The New Land 1972
“From "The Emigrants" dream, come the settlers struggle to survive...”
What is The New Land?
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a 150-190 word factual overview of "The New Land" (1972).
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1972
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 202 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 26, 1972
- Original language
- SV
- Origin
- Sweden
- Studios
- SF Studios
- Genres
- Drama, Western, History
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.5/10 from 110 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~202 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- SF Studios
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Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a 150-190 word factual overview of "The New Land" (1972).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented/guessed details (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: The New Land (Swedish: Nybyggarna).
Year: 1972.
Director/Co-writer: Jan Troell.
Cast: Max von Sydow, Liv Ullmann, Eddie Axberg, Allan Edwall, Monica Zetterlund, Pierre Lindstedt.
Genres: Drama, Western, History.
Runtime: 3h 22m.
US Release Date: 10/26/1973.
Plot: A Swedish immigrant family struggles to adapt to/establish a new life on the American frontier during the second half of the 19th century/1850s Minnesota. This occurs amidst civil war, native uprising, and the lure of gold in California.
Context: From "The Emigrants" dream. It and its 1971 predecessor, The Emigrants (Utvandrarna), were produced concurrently and are based on Vilhelm Moberg's The Emigrants
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“A gripping exploration of drama and western that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The New Land worth watching?
The New Land holds a community rating of 7.5/10 based on 110 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Western for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The New Land and when was it released?
The New Land is a feature film with a runtime of 202 minutes. It was released in 1972. Release status: Released.
Who directed The New Land?
The New Land was directed by Jan Troell.
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