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202285 minPGdocumentary

7.5/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Migration Culinary Heritage

Moosa Lane

202285 minPGdocumentary

7.5/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Fifteen years of intertwined family histories unfold as a Danish-Pakistani director contrasts her life in Karachi and Copenhagen.

Migration Culinary Heritage

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Anita Mathal Hopland

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Fifteen years of intertwined family histories unfold as a Danish-Pakistani director contrasts her life in Karachi and Copenhagen.

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Anita Mathal Hopland presents her family's story through "Moosa Lane." The documentary takes place over 15 years, contrasting life in Karachi, Pakistan, and Copenhagen, Denmark. It depicts her reflections on migration, belonging, and family ties. This 85-minute film features personal narratives and imagery that illustrate cultural identity and heritage. It examines how these elements shape an individual's sense of self in two distinct cities. The production involves collaboration across Denmark and Pakistan.

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