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In the Land of Blood and Honey (2011): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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In the Land of Blood and Honey is a 2011 romantic war film. It runs 2 hours 7 minutes and earned $1.2 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Foreign Language Film at the Golden Globes 2012. Critics gave it 57% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.7/10.

IMDb rating
4.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes
57%
worldwide gross
$1.2M
award nomination
1
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In the Land of Blood and Honey (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 7m (127 min)
Genres
Romance , War
Original language
Bosnian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is In the Land of Blood and Honey About?

The premise of In the Land of Blood and Honey without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Against the backdrop of the brutal Bosnian War, Danijel and Ajla's lives are tragically disrupted. They were once in love, but the outbreak of ethnic conflict forces them apart and tests the strength of their connection. As the region descends into chaos and violence, their relationship becomes increasingly complicated, marked by difficult choices and unforeseen consequences amidst the widespread suffering.

In the Land of Blood and Honey Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • soldier
  • emaciation
  • bus
  • food
  • prisoner
  • explosion
  • sister sister relationship
  • united nations
  • bosnian war
  • violence
  • church
  • flashback
+38 more
  • interracial romance
  • sarajevo
  • escape
  • exit through window
  • climbing through a window
  • drinking
  • wine
  • museum
  • portrait painting
  • painting
  • painter
  • female nudity
  • nudity
  • rape
  • muslim
  • sniper
  • death
  • revenge
  • killing
  • baby
  • military
  • bosnia herzegovina
  • 1990s
  • food in title
  • f rated
  • shot in the head
  • murder of a baby
  • location in title
  • female topless nudity
  • title directed by female
  • female rear nudity
  • female full frontal nudity
  • hairy bush
  • brief female rear nudity
  • female pubic hair
  • female director
  • female filmmaker
  • murder
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Ratings

In the Land of Blood and Honey Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave In the Land of Blood and Honey 57% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.7/10.

Plot

In the Land of Blood and Honey Plot Summary

What happens in In the Land of Blood and Honey from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Danijel, a Serb, encounters Ajla, a Bosnian, on the lively dance floor, igniting a spark of attraction between them. However, their burgeoning romance is violently interrupted by a bomb attack, plunging them into the chaos of the 1992 Yugoslav civil war. Suddenly, Danijel finds himself thrust into the role of a soldier, bound to follow orders, while Ajla becomes a woman with every reason to fear for her safety.

Full summary

The whole story of In the Land of Blood and Honey, scene by scene

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Box office

In the Land of Blood and Honey Box Office

In the Land of Blood and Honey grossed $1.2 million worldwide. $303,877 came from the US and Canada and $899,822 (75%) from the rest of the world.

2011 box office

Worldwide gross

$1.2M

US & Canada
$303.9K
International
$899.8K
US & Canada 25% Rest of the world 75%
Awards

In the Land of Blood and Honey Awards & Nominations

In the Land of Blood and Honey earned 1 award nomination, including Best Foreign Language Film at the Golden Globes 2012.

1 nomination1 ceremony

Videos

In the Land of Blood and Honey Trailers & Videos

The trailer of In the Land of Blood and Honey.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know In the Land of Blood and Honey?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Cars

Cars in In the Land of Blood and Honey

16 cars on screen, including the GAZ 66 and the 1967 Steyr Diesel 680 M.

All 16 cars
  • GAZ 66 in In the Land of Blood and Honey GAZ 66 Important role
  • 1967 Steyr Diesel 680 M in In the Land of Blood and Honey 1967 Steyr Diesel 680 M Important role
  • 1963 GAZ BRDM-2 in In the Land of Blood and Honey 1963 GAZ BRDM-2 Minor role
  • Hanomag D600 D in In the Land of Blood and Honey Hanomag D600 D Minor role
Details

In the Land of Blood and Honey Also Known As

17 alternative titles, including “En tierra de sangre y miel” and “Kraina miodu i krwi”.

Also known as
  • En tierra de sangre y miel
  • Kraina miodu i krwi
  • A vér és méz földjén
  • Nella terra del sangue e del miele
  • Kan ve Aşk
  • Na Terra de Amor e Ódio
  • Au pays du sang et du miel
  • В краю крови и меда
  • V zemi krve a medu
  • 血与蜜之地
  • בארץ של דם ודבש
  • U zemlji krvi i meda
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  • Pe tărâmul sângelui și al mierii
  • Земя на кръв и мед, სისხლისა და თაფლის ქვეყანაში
  • У краю крові та меду
  • V deželi krvi in medu
  • 피와 꿀의 땅에서

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FAQ

In the Land of Blood and Honey FAQ: Box Office & Awards

Runtime, release date, box office, ratings, awards, post-credit scenes and language of In the Land of Blood and Honey, each answered in a sentence.

How long is In the Land of Blood and Honey?

In the Land of Blood and Honey runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).

When was In the Land of Blood and Honey released?

In the Land of Blood and Honey was released on December 23, 2011.

How much did In the Land of Blood and Honey make at the box office?

In the Land of Blood and Honey grossed $1.2 million worldwide ($303,877 domestic, $899,822 international).

How is In the Land of Blood and Honey rated?

In the Land of Blood and Honey has 4.7/10 on IMDb, 57% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.

Was In the Land of Blood and Honey nominated for any awards?

In the Land of Blood and Honey received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.

Does In the Land of Blood and Honey have a post-credit scene?

No. In the Land of Blood and Honey has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is In the Land of Blood and Honey in?

The original language of In the Land of Blood and Honey is Bosnian.

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