A Land Within
Zweitland
Synopsis
South Tyrol, 1961: Paul was hoping to escape the confines of his village and study painting. But because his older brother Anton is a wanted terrorist, he’s forced to stay at the farm and help Anton’s wife, Anna, and their son. As Paul is drawn into a vortex of violence and toxic masculinity, Anna struggles with the radicalization of her husband and the patriarchal structures in place at the time.
Top Cast
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Thomas Prenn
Paul
Aenne Schwarz
Anne
Laurence Rupp
Anton
Niclas Carli
Thomas
Francesco Acquaroli
Lombardo
Andrea Fuorto
Alessandro
Roland Selva
Holzer
Fabian Mair Mitterer
Hans
Gabriele Mazzoni
Brigadier
Leo Gapp
Peter
Eva Kuen
Wirtin
Joshua Bader
Heinz
Michael Fuith
Richard
Jasmin Barbara Mairhofer
Brandnerin
Caterina Gabanella
Lucia
Markus Schwärzer
Georg
Benno Steinegger
Brandner
Martin Thaler
Bezirksschuldirektor
Release History & Theatrical Window
Filmfest München
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Kofler
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Kofler
- Original Score
- Teho Teardo
- Original Title
- Zweitland
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Italy, Austria
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, German
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Starhaus Filmproduktion, Helios Sustainable Films, KGP Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Kofler
Michael Kofler
Teho Teardo
Felix Wiedemann
Florian Miosge
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Kofler
Director
Michael Kofler
Writer
Felix Wiedemann
Director of Photography
Florian Miosge
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Violence • Discrimination • Threat
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Land Within
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What is A Land Within about?
South Tyrol, 1961: Paul was hoping to escape the confines of his village and study painting. But because his older brother Anton is a wanted terrorist, he’s forced to stay at the farm and help Anton’s wife, Anna, and their son. As Paul is drawn into a vortex of violence and toxic masculinity, Anna struggles with the radicalization of her husband and the patriarchal structures in place at the time.
Who directed A Land Within?
A Land Within was directed by Michael Kofler.
Who stars in A Land Within?
The principal cast of A Land Within includes Thomas Prenn, Aenne Schwarz, Laurence Rupp, Niclas Carli, Francesco Acquaroli.
When was A Land Within released and how long is it?
A Land Within was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for A Land Within?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Land Within was composed by Teho Teardo.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Land Within?
A Land Within holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).