Ill Fares the Land (1983)

The story of the last two years the inhabitants of the islands of St Kilda (far off the west coast of Scotland) spent there, before being evacuated at their own request. This film, originally shown at the London Film Festival, marked the screen debut of writer and director Bill Bryden, who made his theatre reputation directing at the Glasgow Citizens' Theatre and the National Theatre. In persuasive style.

Year1983

Runtime102 min

GenresDrama

Production countriesUnited Kingdom

Production companies

Portman Productions

Scottish Television Enterprises

Ill Fares the Land

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