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“Three friends. One lawless place. Inspired by true events.”
Barren Land is the story of three friends. All three trapped between the abandonment of the institutions, the violent and unstoppable rise of the narco in the province and the dangerous increase of social discontent. Three friends trapped in a powder keg that will test their friendship.

Luis Zahera
Mateo "el Gallego"

Karra Elejalde
Juan

Jesús Carroza
Yeye

Vicente Romero Sánchez
Colorao

Emilio Palacios
Inglés

Jero Medina
Elizalde
Paula Díaz
Clau

Antonio Gil
Quemao

Tamara Casellas
Pastora
Antonio Gómiz
Pelícano
Barren Land is a thriller, crime film released in 2025 exploring themes of drug smuggling, police, war on drugs, drugs, suspenseful, amused. Directed by Albert Pintó, it stars Luis Zahera, Karra Elejalde, Jesús Carroza. Barren Land is the story of three friends. All three trapped between the abandonment of the institutions, the violent and unstoppable rise of the narco in the province and the dangerous increase of social discontent. Three friends trapped in a powder keg that will test their friendship.
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