The Plough (film)

The Plough, also known as Il solco in Italian, is a 1951 Italian neorealist drama film directed by Alberto Lattuada. The film explores the lives of impoverished farmers in the Po Valley of Italy and their struggle for survival and land ownership. It features a cast of mostly non-professional actors to lend authenticity to the depiction of rural poverty. The plot centers on a group of farmers who decide to form a cooperative to collectively cultivate land and improve their living conditions. The film highlights the social and economic hardships faced by the working class and the challenges of collective action in a patriarchal society. The Plough is considered a significant work within the Italian neorealist movement, known for its focus on realistic portrayals of everyday life and social issues.