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My Sweet Land

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My Sweet Land
Directed bySareen Hairabedian
Written bySareen Hairabedian
Produced by
  • Sareen Hairabedian
  • Azza Hourani
CinematographySareen Hairabedian
Edited by
  • Sareen Hairabedian
  • Raphaëlle Martin-Holger
Music byTigran Hamasyan
Production
companies
Release date
Running time
86 minutes
Countries
  • United States
  • France
  • Ireland
  • Jordan
LanguageArmenian

My Sweet Land is an 2024 internationally co-produced documentary film, directed, written, produced, and edited 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

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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.[1]

Production

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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.[2][3] Hairabedian wanted to tell the story through the eyes of a child in order to focus on humanitarian and humane aspects.[4][5]

Release

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The film had its world premiere at the Sheffield DocFest on June 13, 2024.[6][7] It also screened at DOC NYC on November 16, 2024.[8]

Reception

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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.[9] In November 2024, Jordan withdrew the film for consideration following diplomatic pressure from Azerbaijan.[10][11] Additionally the film was banned in Jordan.[12]

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".[13]

References

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  1. ^ Abbatescianni, Davide (April 10, 2024). "EXCLUSIVE: First look at Sareen Hairabedian's documentary My Sweet Land". CineEuropa. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  2. ^ Merin, Jennifer (November 27, 2024). "Sareen Hairabedian talks MY SWEET LAND , Vrej and Authentic Story – Jennifer Merin interviews". Alliance of Women Film Journalists. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  3. ^ Wissot, Lauren (November 15, 2024). ""Shifting Focus from Political Agendas To the Real Faces of Conflict": Sareen Hairabedian on Her DOC NYC-Premiering My Sweet Land". Filmmaker. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  4. ^ Pan, Sevara (November 11, 2024). "Sareen Hairabedian on Depicting Coming-of-Age During War in 'My Sweet Land'". International Documentary Association. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  5. ^ Saito, Stephen (November 27, 2024). "Sareen Hairabedian on the Many Internal Conflicts of "My Sweet Land"". The Moveable Fest. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  6. ^ "My Sweet Land". Sheffield DocFest. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  7. ^ Carey, Matthew (May 28, 2024). "A Boy Deals With Consequences Of War In 'My Sweet Land': Watch Trailer For Film Premiering At Sheffield DocFest". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  8. ^ "My Sweet Land". DOC NYC. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  9. ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (September 25, 2024). "Oscars: Jordan Selects Doc 'My Sweet Land' For International Feature Film Race". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  10. ^ Nayyar, Rhea (November 13, 2024). "Jordan Withdraws Artsakh Film From Oscars, Citing "Diplomatic Pressures"". Hyperallergic. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  11. ^ Goodfellow, Melanie; Carey, Matthew (November 8, 2024). "Jordan Drops 'My Sweet Land' As Its Oscar Entry For Best International Feature, "Due To Diplomatic Pressures"". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  12. ^ Vivarelli, Nick (November 15, 2024). "'My Sweet Land' Team on Their Doc Being Pulled as Jordan's Oscar Entry Due to Pressure From Azerbaijan: 'This Means That Censorship and Silencing Can Win'". Variety. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  13. ^ Avedian, Lillian (November 20, 2024). "My Sweet Land team determined to reach global audiences". The Armenian Weekly. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
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