Sweet Land

A young German woman (Elizabeth Reaser) arrives in post-World War I Minnesota as a mail-order bride. Ali Selim here directs his first feature, a prizewinner at the Hamptons International Film Festival. With Lois Smith, Ned Beatty, Alan Cumming and John Heard. “This is an intelligently told story that relies on intriguing characters and enticingly mellow pacing that reflects the story's setting.” (Minneapolis Star Tribune) “A sweet gem.” (Hollywood Reporter).

A 2007 Independent Spirit Award nominee for Best First Feature and Best Female Lead.