The Inheritors
Set in a small Austrian village at the turn of the 20th century, this compelling tale of loss, defiance and tragedy begins when a cruel and merciless farmer is murdered. His last will and testament discloses an ironic gift. To everyone's astonishment, the old man leaves his land to the peasant workers he constantly humiliated. Rather than sell the land to a tyrannical rival farmer, the strong-willed labourers decide to keep it for themselves. Their bold decision threatens to disrupt the rigid social order of their town, but not before secrets are revealed and lives changed forever.
Year: 1998
Genre: Drama, Eastern European Cinema
Country: Austria
Director: Stefan Ruzowitzky
Starring: Sophie Rois, Simon Schwarz, Lars Rudolph
Duration: 95 Minutes
Rating: R18 - Contains sexual violence
Subtitles: Yes
7.3/10
Location in store: Foreign (Eastern Europe)
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