The song is one of my favorite worship songs, indescribable by laura story. My homeland all critics 1 fresh 1 should be seen by all americans as part of the necessary process of understanding syrian refugees and why a tyranny forced. His films on the civil war in syria, such as syria. Should be seen by all americans as part of the necessary process of understanding syrian. The film follows the story of a familys escape from syrian civil war, and their attempt to start a new life in germany. The same family is profiled in two frontline documentaries, children of aleppo from 2014 t. The fourth season of the american television drama series homeland premiered on october 5, 2014, and concluded on december 21, 2014, on showtime, consisting of 12 episodes.
My homeland 2016 movie fc watani my homeland is the story of one familys fight and struggle to survive the syrian civil war. The academy of motion picture arts and sciences have unveiled 10 contenders in the oscar documentary short subject category that have made the shortlist for the 89th academy awards. Published on apr 11, 2016 a new film from director marcel mettelsiefen. Filmmaker marcel mettelsiefen spends three years following a widow in syria as she leaves her homeland to find a better future for her children.
My homeland is a 2016 documentary short film directed, produced and written by. My homeland is a timely film that tells the world to step up and help refugees around the globe. The oscar nominated documentary short films moviechat. This is watani my homeland trailer by itn productions on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Jan 24, 2017 paramount, which released critically acclaimed scifi drama arrival and denzel washingtons stage play adaptation fences, was the closest in lionsgates dust with 17 total nominations. Children on the frontline 2014, children on the frontline. Oscar nominee short docs, by marcel mettelsiefen, ukgermany, 2016.
Provided to youtube by iipdds watani my homeland rajae watani. Nominees for best feature and best short, and awards for creative recognition, will be announced on november 1. My homeland oscar nominated for best documentary short subject tells the epic story of one familys escape from. My homeland star hala kamil for the oscars, is just one of the emerging. The story of one familys fight and struggle to survive the syrian. Itn productions top executive talks first oscar nomination.
In modern day nyc, now a very elderly man, he donates the violin. At the end of wwii, a holocaust survivor in a displaced persons camp traded a carton of cigarettes for a violin so he could play again. All five of the nominees are about immigrants, refugees, andor the syrian conflict. Perhaps the most unbelievable part of the entire 21 minute documentary is the fact. Homeland is an addictive, politically resonant spy thriller and compelling character study that benefits from superb performances. Season 1 season 2 season 3 season 4 season 5 season 6 season 7 season 8 season. My homeland is a 2016 documentary short film directed, produced and written by marcel mettelsiefen. It had been singled out by every major awards season voting group. Readmyshit 0 points 1 point 2 points 2 years ago hey dude, so i contacted the facebook page for watani. My homeland 2016 filmmaker marcel mettelsiefen spends three years following a widow in syria as she leaves her homeland to find a better future for. Apr 11, 2016 published on apr 11, 2016 a new film from director marcel mettelsiefen. Ive started my collection off with buying season one and will continue until my homeland collection is complete. This is watani my homeland trailer by california film institute on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Having lost her husband, the mother makes the heart achingly painful decision to leave her homeland, in search of safety and a brighter future for her children.
Oct 26, 2016 the academy of motion picture arts and sciences have unveiled 10 contenders in the oscar documentary short subject category that have made the shortlist for the 89th academy awards. Independent lens i am not your negro honored with academy. Feb 21, 2017 mark browning says the nomination for watani. The epic story of one familys escape from war torn aleppo, and their attempt to make a. Jan 24, 2017 the oscar nominations were announced starting at 5. Syria and southern turkey in early 2016, takes viewers into the war zone. The academy voters could have told the world they understand best picture means the best picture and not best oscarbait picture, but they decided not to do that.
My homeland 2016 filmmaker marcel mettelsiefen spends three years following a widow in syria as she leaves her homeland to find a better future for her children. Watani my homeland is the story of one familys fight and struggle to survive the syrian civil war. Pbs congratulates independent lens i am not your negro, watani. My homeland and all the oscarnominated shorts will be showing at theatres this weekend, including at laemmles royal, playhouse 7, and claremont 5, plus south coast village 3 in santa. Worse still, its a boring year for nominations with very few surprises worth talking about, especially in the biggest categories. Prisoners of war created by gideon raff and is developed for american television by. Itn productions is delighted to announce that watani. Almost immediately after its premiere, however, homeland revealed itself to be much more than a runofthemill 24 clone, or antiterrorism action program. The film follows the story of a familys escape from syrian civil war, and their attempt to start a new life in germany it was shortlisted with ten other shortfilm from 61 entries submitted to the 89th academy awards in best documentary short subject category. It was shortlisted with ten other shortfilm from 61 entries submitted to the 89th academy awards in best documentary short subject category. Faca parte do filmow e avalie este filme voce tambem. Season 1 season 2 season 3 season 4 season 5 season 6 season 7 season 8 season 9. A new film from itn productions and marcel mettelsiefen. Just like its predecessor, children on the frontline, it is destined to have a lasting impact on viewers all around the world.
The series started as a loosely based variation of the twoseason run of the israeli television series hatufim english. The trump resistance in hollywood may have already begun. Check out watani my homeland by rajae on amazon music. Going category by category, my initial reactions were. This documentary short follows a syrian family over the course of three years, as they escape from their countrys civil war and build new lives for themselves in a small town in germany. Also receiving a special mention in the category is. Based on an israeli television series prisoners of war. Itn productions top executive talks first oscar nomination, u. The story of one familys fight and struggle to survive the syrian civil war. The epic story of one familys escape from war torn aleppo, and their attempt to make a new life in germany. My homeland 2016 i have some tv rip with german audio without subtitles, not gonna work. Department of homeland security, and other agencies tasked with the security of the us, performing their daytoday duties. As a physician, photojournalist and now filmmaker, the germanborn, barcelonabased director marcel mettelsiefen has made over 25 trips to syria, piecing together an ongoing chronicle of tragedy and resistance. Just like its predecessor, children on the frontline, it is destined to have a.
My homeland, a unique film documenting the refugee journey of one syrian family, has been nominated for an academy award in the best documentary short subject category. My homeland 2016 04122016 us documentary 45m user score. My homeland is a documentary short about a refugee family from syria who moves to germany to escape the perils of the conflict and to provide the children with an opportunity for a better life. Watani started as an egyptian weekly sunday newspaper published in cairo. This is a video i did to highlight some of my pictures. Marcel mettelsiefen born 1978 in munich is a director, cameraman, photographer and producer. Paramount, which released critically acclaimed scifi drama arrival and denzel washingtons stage play adaptation fences, was the closest in. An unstable, clinically unwell cia operative becomes obsessed with proving that a marine, held captive by al queda for eight years and. Free syrian army commander abu ali lives with his wife hala and four young children, hammoudi, helen, farah and sara, on the frontline of the civil war in aleppo. The epic story of one familys escape from war torn aleppo, and. Watani is an intimate, ontheground account of one familys escape from an impossibly dangerous environment to a bewildering, completely. Also receiving a special mention in the category is joe berlingers intent to destroy.
The paper was founded in 1958 by the prominent copt antoun sidhom 1915 1995, who strove for the establishment of a civil, democratic society in egypt, where all egyptians would enjoy full citizenship rights regardless of their religious denomination. In fact, over the course of its first season, homeland has proven itself to be not only the best series on showtime, but also one of the best dramas on television, period. In addition to all 12 episodes that had aired, it includes audio commentary on the pilot episode, deleted scenes, homeland season one. Having lost her husband, the mother makes the heart achingly painful decision to leave. Filmed over three years, the film chronicles the familys journey from the frontline.
My homeland nominated in oscars best documentary short subject category. Hidden figures, and moonlight have created quite the buzz this oscar season, perhaps the most important films from 2016 are the ones that you have likely never heard of. Children of aleppo from 2014 that covers their time in aleppo prior to watani, and children of. Filmed over three years, the film chronicles the familys journey from the frontline in aleppo, to a little town in germany. My homeland and they told me the only screenings were in the us or uk i am in neither but they recommended i watch children on the frontline on 4od instead. My homeland 2016 have earned him critical appraisal and recognition. My homeland explores the resilience of children and their capacity to find hope and new beginnings in desperate situations. Odds are, if you have heard any conversation about the 2017 academy awards ceremony, or any. My homeland and all the oscarnominated shorts will be showing at theatres this weekend, including at laemmles royal, playhouse 7, and claremont 5. The complete first season was released as a widescreen region 1 fourdisc dvd and threedisc bluray box set in the united states and canada on august 28, 2012. It was the american version of the australian reality show border security. The ida will honor director marcel mettelsiefens watani. But instead of focusing on the fleeing refugees, 4. My homeland in the documentary short subject category is another big milestone for the arm of british news powerhouse itn as it looks for more u.
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