Sweet land [videorecording DVD] / LaSalle Holland presents a film by Ali Selim in association with I20 dB Films ; Beautiful Motion Pictures in association with Libermania and Channel Z Films ; producers Jim Bigham, Alan Cumming, Ali Selim ; written and directed by Ali Selim.
Inspired by the short story "A gravestone made of wheat" by Will Weaver. Originally produced as a motion picture in 2005. Special features: Commentary by cast and crew ; 'Sweet Land : a labor of love story' featurette ; Theatrical trailer. Elizabeth Reaser, Tim Guinee, Lois Smith, Ned Beatty, Alan Cumming, Alex Kingston, John Heard, Paul Sand, Stephen Pelinski, Patrick Heusinger.
Summary:
Inge is a feisty German mail-order bride who has come to Minnesota to marry Olaf, a young Norwegian immigrant farmer of few words. But in a post-WWI, anti-German climate, the local minister openly forbids the marriage. Inge and Olaf fall in love despite the town's disapproval. But when the town banker attempts to foreclose on the farm of his friend Frandsen, Olaf takes a stand.
Locations:
CAPH522 -- Iowa City Public Library (Iowa City)
FOPB224 -- McGregor Public Library (McGregor) — DVD #312
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.