The Emigrants (1971)
Starring: Max von Sydow, Liv Ullmann
Director: Jan Troell
Equally engrossing, lyrical tale of Swedes immigrating to America.

The New Land (1972)
Starring: Max von Sydow, Liv Ullmann
Director: Jan Troell
Emigrants settle in Minnesota in absorbing, immaculately made land saga.

Creative Movie Matches

Days of Heaven (1978)
Starring: Richard Gere, Brooke Adams
Director: Terrence Malick
Equally exquisite, moodier land drama is a stunning visual experience.

Jean de Florette (1987)
Starring: Yves Montand, Gerard Depardieu
Director: Claude Berri
Comparably well-crafted, well-acted French land drama has more intricate plot.

Manon of the Spring (1987)
Starring: Yves Montand, Daniel Auteuil
Director: Claude Berri
Continuation of Florette tale is also an engaging land saga.