Mother Land
"A Year on the Sacred Mountain"
Released 4 years ago in 2022. Mother Land is a documentary film. directed by Mari Soppela. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Mari Soppela, Ilari Anemaet, and Sanna Anemaet
Synopsis
When filmmaker Mari Soppela took her children and husband to live for a year on a sacred mountain in her native Finland, she was fulfilling a lifelong dream to share the arctic wilderness of her childhood with her family. But when years later her children turn the camera onto her, she is forced to confront her motivation for filming their lives in this searching and searingly honest cinematic exploration of identity, belonging and motherhood. Filmed over the course of 27 years, Mother Land challenges us all to examine the landscapes we carry within us and the narratives we create to make sense of our lives.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 2, 2022
3 years ago
Runtime
1h 19m
79 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
FI
Original language
Country
Finland
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FI
Production Companies
- LPMA Productions
- Cinatura
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mother Land about?
When filmmaker Mari Soppela took her children and husband to live for a year on a sacred mountain in her native Finland, she was fulfilling a lifelong dream to share the arctic wilderness of her ch...
Who directed Mother Land?
Mother Land was directed by Mari Soppela.
How long is Mother Land?
Mother Land has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
When was Mother Land released?
Mother Land was released on February 2, 2022 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mother Land?
The main cast of Mother Land includes Mari Soppela, Ilari Anemaet, Sanna Anemaet.