Motherland

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A fantasy about a daughter’s yearning for her mother’s warmth and comfort, which turns into a nightmare about harsh reality of a group of homeless quarry workers. Masha arrives at the quarry with a heavy heart, burdened by a secret she hasn’t told anyone about. She wants to speak with her mother, Vera, but she has struggles of her own. A young woman finds herself in a deafening masculine environment where no one's listening. A journey to save herself quickly blurs into a venture to save her own mother. Ants crawling on the walls of the house, childhood photos and Russian food, are the harsh reality of one woman, and a comforting memory for the other.

Director: Hila Royzenman
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 17 min

Cast

Screenplay

Editing: Mattan Kedem
Country: Israel
Language: עִבְרִית, Pусский
Original Language: he

Themes

Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Melancholy Soul-Searching

Keywords

mother, homelessness, migration, loneliness, russians in israel

More Films by Director: Hila Royzenman
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Motherland about?
A fantasy about a daughter’s yearning for her mother’s warmth and comfort, which turns into a nightmare about harsh reality of a group of homeless quarry workers. Masha arrives at the quarry with a heavy heart, burdened by a secret she hasn’t told anyone about. She wants to speak with her mother, Vera, but she has struggles of her own. A young woman finds herself in a deafening masculine environment where no one's listening. A journey to save herself quickly blurs into a venture to save her own mother. Ants crawling on the walls of the house, childhood photos and Russian food, are the harsh reality of one woman, and a comforting memory for the other.
Who directed Motherland?
Motherland was directed by Hila Royzenman.
Who stars in Motherland?
Motherland stars Lena Fraifeld, Svetlana Demidov, Andrei Kashker, Marek Rozenbaum.
How long is Motherland?
Motherland has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
What genre is Motherland?
Motherland is a Drama film.
Where was Motherland produced?
Motherland was produced in Israel.
What are the themes of Motherland?
The themes of Motherland include: Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Melancholy Soul-Searching.