Mothers In a Foreign Motherland (1984)

Turkish and Pakistani women tell a female film crew about the difficulties they have encountered since arriving in Denmark. They talk about where they come from, their culture and religion, and the gender roles and family patterns they grew up with – and which they suddenly have to carry on in a completely different society where, in their eyes, everything is permitted.

Director: Ingrid Oustrup Jensen
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 45 min
Release Date:
Country: Denmark
Language: Türkçe, اردو
Original Language: ur
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mothers In a Foreign Motherland about?
Turkish and Pakistani women tell a female film crew about the difficulties they have encountered since arriving in Denmark. They talk about where they come from, their culture and religion, and the gender roles and family patterns they grew up with – and which they suddenly have to carry on in a completely different society where, in their eyes, everything is permitted.
Who directed Mothers In a Foreign Motherland?
Mothers In a Foreign Motherland was directed by Ingrid Oustrup Jensen.
How long is Mothers In a Foreign Motherland?
Mothers In a Foreign Motherland has a runtime of 45m (45 minutes).
What genre is Mothers In a Foreign Motherland?
Mothers In a Foreign Motherland is a Documentary film.
Where was Mothers In a Foreign Motherland produced?
Mothers In a Foreign Motherland was produced in Denmark.