Over 27 years, filmmaker Mari Soppela documents her family's life on a sacred mountain in Finland, shifting the narrative as her children take the camera.
“A Year on the Sacred Mountain”
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Over 27 years, filmmaker Mari Soppela documents her family's life on a sacred mountain in Finland, shifting the narrative as her children take the camera.
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Mari Soppela moves her family to a sacred mountain in Finland, fulfilling a long-held dream. For 27 years, she shares the arctic wilderness of her childhood with her husband, Laurent Fluttert, and their children. As the years pass, her children take the camera, shifting the narrative focus. Soppela confronts her reasons for documenting their lives. The film captures family bonds against Finland's natural beauty, reflecting on motherhood and the passage of time.
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Why Watch
- See Mari Soppela's unique family perspective in Finland.
- Meet the children who take over the camera after 27 years.
- Find out how nature shapes family identity in the Arctic.
Did You Know
- Mari Soppela has been documenting her family's life for 27 years.
- The film features a cast that includes Laurent Fluttert and Leo Anemaet.
- The documentary was produced in Finland and Great Britain.
- The film is available in English, Finnish, and Dutch.
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Who directed the documentary 'Mother Land'?
Mari Soppela directed the documentary 'Mother Land'.
What is the duration of the documentary 'Mother Land'?
'Mother Land' has a duration of 79 minutes.
In which countries was 'Mother Land' produced?
'Mother Land' was produced in Finland and Great Britain.
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