Sweet Land 2005
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 110 minutes
- Director
- Ali Selim
- Networks
- 120dB Films, Beautiful Motion Pictures LLC, Channel Z Films
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel
What is Sweet Land?
Sweet Land is a 2005 American independent period drama film written and directed by Ali Selim. The film is an adaptation of the 1989 short story A Gravestone Made of Wheat by Will Weaver.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2005
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 110 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 21, 2005
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- 120dB Films, Beautiful Motion Pictures LLC, Channel Z Films
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.4/10 from 54 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~110 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- 120dB Films, Beautiful Motion Pictures LLC, Channel Z Films
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Sweet Land is a 2005 American independent period drama film written and directed by Ali Selim. The film is an adaptation of the 1989 short story A Gravestone Made of Wheat by Will Weaver. Set in 1920, the narrative follows a woman named Inge who travels from Germany to rural Minnesota to meet the man destined to be her husband. The story is framed by events occurring in 2004, when Lars Torvik, the grandson of Inge, must decide whether to sell the family farm where she lived for decades. Facing this choice, he looks to the legacy of the land and the memories and stories that his grandmother passed on to him. Classified as a drama and romance, the film has a runtime of one hour and fifty minutes. It was released in the United States on October 21, 2005. The production explores themes of heritage and personal history through the lens of a family legacy tied to the rural Minnesota landscape.
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“A gripping exploration of drama and romance that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Sweet Land worth watching?
Sweet Land holds a community rating of 6.4/10 based on 54 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Romance for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Sweet Land and when was it released?
Sweet Land is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 2005. Release status: Released.
Who directed Sweet Land?
Sweet Land was directed by Ali Selim.
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