• Source: My Sweet Land

      • My Sweet Land is a 2024 documentary film written, co-produced, edited and directed by Sareen Hairabedian. It follows 11-year-old Vrej, living in Nagorno-Karabakh, his life takes a sudden turn when war erupts and is forced to flee.
      It had its world premiere at Sheffield DocFest on June 13, 2024.


      Premise


      11-year-old Vrej, lives in Nagorno-Karabakh, his life takes a sudden turn when war erupts and is forced to flee. He later returns, he must learn the ways of war to defend his homeland.


      Production


      In 2018, Sareen Hairabedian meet Vrej in Nagorno-Karabakh, during a research trip, to meet children of couples who mass married in 2008, in order to populate the region. Hairabedian wanted to tell the story through the eyes of a child in order to focus on humanitarian and humane aspects.


      Release


      The film had its world premiere at the Sheffield DocFest on June 13, 2024. It also screened at DOC NYC on November 16, 2024.


      Reception




      = Oscar submission

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      In September 2024, Jordan selected the film as the countries submission for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film. In November 2024, Jordan withdrew the film for consideration following diplomatic pressure from Azerbaijan. Additionally the film was banned in Jordan.
      Hairabedian responded by stating: "It’s a film that has documented a place and a life that no longer exists now. Film and documentary art is one of the most important and effective tools to continue telling the truth that has been cleansed, silenced".


      References




      External links


      My Sweet Land at IMDb

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