Motherland
Synopsis
Svetlana has lost her son who was found dead while he was in the army. As she tries to shed light on the culture of violence and abuse in the Belarusian military, a group of young friends from the techno underground soon face being drafted themselves. They go to rave parties in undershirts and round sunglasses, but in a moment the party could be over – at least until huge protests break out in the streets following the recent ‘re-election’ of dictator-president and Putin sympathiser, Aleksandr Lukashenko. A glimmer of hope and a promise of change, which only causes the brutality of the authoritarian society to erupt in full force.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-10-29
Release History & Theatrical Window
International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights Geneva
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hanna Badziaka, Alexander Mihalkovich
- Screenplay & Story
- Hanna Badziaka, Alexander Mihalkovich
- Original Score
- Yngve Leidulv Sætre, Thomas Angell Endresen
- Original Title
- Motherland
- Country of Origin
- Norway, Sweden, Ukraine
- Spoken Languages
- Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Folk Film, Sisyfos Film, Voka Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hanna Badziaka, Alexander Mihalkovich
Hanna Badziaka, Alexander Mihalkovich
Yngve Leidulv Sætre, Thomas Angell Endresen
Siarhei Kanaplianik
Department Leadership Roster
Hanna Badziaka
Director
Alexander Mihalkovich
Director
Hanna Badziaka
Writer
Siarhei Kanaplianik
Director of Photography
Alexander Mihalkovich
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Motherland
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Motherland about?
Svetlana has lost her son who was found dead while he was in the army. As she tries to shed light on the culture of violence and abuse in the Belarusian military, a group of young friends from the techno underground soon face being drafted themselves. They go to rave parties in undershirts and round sunglasses, but in a moment the party could be over – at least until huge protests break out in the streets following the recent ‘re-election’ of dictator-president and Putin sympathiser, Aleksandr Lukashenko. A glimmer of hope and a promise of change, which only causes the brutality of the authoritarian society to erupt in full force.
Who directed Motherland?
Motherland was directed by Hanna Badziaka, Alexander Mihalkovich.
Who stars in Motherland?
The principal cast of Motherland includes Not specified.
When was Motherland released and how long is it?
Motherland was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Motherland?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Motherland was composed by Yngve Leidulv Sætre, Thomas Angell Endresen.