"Had we succeeded, we would have changed the world." This "story from the Spanish revolution" is one of the year's best films. Ian Hart takes a break from playing John Lennon (The Hours and the Times, Backbeat) to portray the idealistic David, who decides to leave Liverpool to join the fight against the fascists only to become embittered and disenchanted. Director Ken Loach ranks with Mike Leigh as one of Britain's greatest filmmakers. A chronicler of urban chaos (Ladybird, Ladybird, Riff-Raff, Raining Stones), Loach brings his unflinching eye to this historical drama. It is passionately told, without sentiment. Highly recommended. Editor's Choice. (K. Lee Benson)
Land And Freedom
(Polygram, 109 min., not rated, avail. Oct. 15) Vol. 11, Issue 5
Land And Freedom
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