My Motherland (Ma France à moi)
2023, France, 90 min – Drama, Refugees
In French with English Subtitles
Synopsis
France has been living alone in her apartment since her husband’s death. When she hears on the radio that an NGO is putting in touch homeless migrants and people who are willing to welcome them, she decides, against her family’s opinion to welcome Reza, a young Afghan broken by war and exile. Two worlds meet, and they begin to hold each other’s hands.
Directed by
Benoit Cohen
Cast
Fanny Ardant, Nawid Elham, Pierre Deladonchamps
Reactions
Festivals and Awards
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Angoulême Francophone Film Festival (France) – August 23
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Festival 2 Valenciennes (France) – October 23
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Festival Ciné Roman of Nice (France) – October 23
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Political Film Festival of La Baule (France) – October 23
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Le Croisic Film Festival (France) – October 23
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Rencontres cinématographiques of Limoges (France) – October 23
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Sarlat Film Festival (France) – November 23
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Les Egaluantes Film Festival of Carentan (France) – November 23
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Apex (Tucson – US) – February 24 / BEST FEATURE FILM
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Fargo Film Festival (US) – March 24 / HONORABLE MENTION (Best Feature)
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Annapolis Film Festival (US) – April 24
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Arizona International Film Festival (US) – April 24 / BEST ACTRESS (Fanny Ardant)
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Harlem International Film Festival (US) – May 24
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Festival Les Héraults du Cinéma (Cap d’Agde – France) – June 24
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Rhode Island International Film Festival (US) – August 24 / SEMI-FINALIST (Best Feature)
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Macon Film Festival (US) – August 24 / BEST FEATURE FILM
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Black Hills Film Festival (Hill City – US) – September 24
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The New York Independent Film festival (US) – September 24 / HONORABLE MENTION (Best Feature)
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Orlando Film Festival (US) – October 24
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Fairhope Film Festival (Alabama – US) – November 24
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Weyauwega International Film Festival (US) – November 24
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New York Film & Cinematography Awards (US) – November 24 / HONORABLE MENTION (Best Feature)
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Rotterdam Independent Film Festival (Netherlands) – November 24 / SEMI-FINALIST (Best Feature)
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Edinburgh Films Awards (Scottland) – November 24 / SEMI-FINALIST (Best Feature)
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Palermo International Film Festival (Italy) – November 24 / SEMI-FINALIST (Best Feature)
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Nashville Independent Filmmakers Festival (US) – November 24 / SEMI-FINALIST (Best Feature)
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New Orleans International Film Awards (US) – November 24 / SEMI-FINALIST (Best Feature)
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