You are here:

Piece of land

Name: Piece of land
Director: Martin Šulík
Released: 2000
Duration: 114 min

Representation Score

5.7/10

Fair

2000

Director

Martin Šulík

Runtime

114 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

Martin Šulík’s film is a poetic examination of 20th-century Slovak history through ten separate stories. It prioritizes metaphysical inquiry and the human condition over modern identity-focused storytelling. The film’s limited diversity in racial and LGBTQ+ representation reflects its specific historical and regional context. It serves as a study of a homogeneous rural society adapting to political and societal changes. Ultimately, the film’s strength lies in its departure from conventional, commercial narratives. It opts for a fragmented, philosophical approach to history and the self over overtly inclusive representation.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does Piece of land have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film explores existential and spiritual themes without focusing on specific LGBTQ+ identities. It avoids negative stereotypes but does not prominently feature non-straight or non-cisgender identities.

How does Piece of land portray gender?

Fair

The story emphasizes individual psychological experiences rather than strict gender roles. Set in a traditional farming community, the film downplays traditional masculine leadership in favor of a reflective lifestyle.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Piece of land?

Limited

The cast mainly consists of people from similar backgrounds, reflecting the historical and geographic context of rural Slovakia. The film highlights the unique ethnic identity of the Slovak region.

How does Piece of land represent religion and culture?

Good

The film delves into personal morality and spiritual questioning. It challenges rigid religious doctrines by examining the connection between humans, nature, and the quest for meaning.

Does Piece of land include disability representation?

Fair

There are no prominent depictions of physical or mental disabilities. Any sense of impairment is addressed through the lens of existential isolation rather than medical conditions.

Present on Screen

Breaks away from traditional, linear storytelling using a fragmented, episodic format.
Engages deeply with personal morality and existential spirituality.
Avoids commercialized, hierarchical narratives in favor of detailed character studies.

Limited or Absent

Does not significantly represent non-straight or non-cisgender identities or LGBTQ+ narratives.
Provides little evidence of women leading central plots or challenging gender roles.
Maintains a largely homogeneous cast with minimal racial or ethnic diversity.

Official Synopsis

Ten short unrelated stories that move chronologically through Slovakia's twentieth-century history as seen from the perspective of life in small towns and villages.

How are these scores produced? →