My Mother's Village
Synopsis
In a documentary that spans two continents and several generations, acclaimed director John Paskievich delves into the experience of exile and its impact on the human spirit. Almost fifty years after his family fled Ukraine for freedom in Canada, the filmmaker visits his parents' homeland. It's a place both familiar and foreign. Drawing on his years growing up in Winnipeg, Paskievich explores how children of refugees and immigrants are caught between two worlds. While they struggle to put down roots in a new country, they must also preserve traditions of a distant land they have never known. Paskievich's journey through Ukraine is interwoven with stories of displacement from other prominent Ukrainian Canadians--authors George Melnyk and Fran Ponomarenko, filmmaker Bohdana Bashuk, director Halya Kuchmij and dancer Lecia Polujan. A rich tapestry of memory and history, My Mother's Village brings to light the humour, anger, joy and complexity of living between borders.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Paskievich
- Original Score
- Julian Kytasty
- Original Title
- My Mother's Village
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English, Ukrainian
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Paskievich
Julian Kytasty
John Paskievich, Kenneth George Godwin
Graydon McCrea
Department Leadership Roster
John Paskievich
Director
Julian Kytasty
Original Music Composer
John Paskievich
Editor
Kenneth George Godwin
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for My Mother's Village.
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What is My Mother's Village about?
In a documentary that spans two continents and several generations, acclaimed director John Paskievich delves into the experience of exile and its impact on the human spirit. Almost fifty years after his family fled Ukraine for freedom in Canada, the filmmaker visits his parents' homeland. It's a place both familiar and foreign. Drawing on his years growing up in Winnipeg, Paskievich explores how children of refugees and immigrants are caught between two worlds. While they struggle to put down roots in a new country, they must also preserve traditions of a distant land they have never known. Paskievich's journey through Ukraine is interwoven with stories of displacement from other prominent Ukrainian Canadians--authors George Melnyk and Fran Ponomarenko, filmmaker Bohdana Bashuk, director Halya Kuchmij and dancer Lecia Polujan. A rich tapestry of memory and history, My Mother's Village brings to light the humour, anger, joy and complexity of living between borders.
Who directed My Mother's Village?
My Mother's Village was directed by John Paskievich.
Who stars in My Mother's Village?
The principal cast of My Mother's Village includes Not specified.
When was My Mother's Village released and how long is it?
My Mother's Village was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for My Mother's Village?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Mother's Village was composed by Julian Kytasty.