Mother Land
Äidinmaa
“A Year on the Sacred Mountain”
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Docpoint Helsinki Documentary Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mari Soppela
- Screenplay & Story
- Mari Soppela
- Original Score
- Leo Anemaet, Ilari Anemaet
- Original Title
- Äidinmaa
- Country of Origin
- Finland, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Finnish, Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- LPMA Productions, Cinatura
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mari Soppela
Mari Soppela
Leo Anemaet, Ilari Anemaet
Giles Gardner, Mari Soppela
Leo Anemaet, Mari Soppela
Department Leadership Roster
Mari Soppela
Writer
Leo Anemaet
Producer
Mari Soppela
Producer
Giles Gardner
Editor
Mari Soppela
Editor
Mari Soppela
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Mother Land.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mother Land
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 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.
Who directed Mother Land?
Mother Land was directed by Mari Soppela.
Who stars in Mother Land?
The principal cast of Mother Land includes Mari Soppela, Ilari Anemaet, Sanna Anemaet.
When was Mother Land released and how long is it?
Mother Land was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Mother Land?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mother Land was composed by Leo Anemaet, Ilari Anemaet.