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My Pure Land
Britain's 2018 submission for the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar was this Pakistan-shot western with a feminist twist, centring on a bitter land dispute between an extended family.
Drama 2017 98 mins
Director: Sarmad Masud
Overview
Based on a true story, this gripping western with a feminist twist centres on a land dispute in rural Pakistan that escalates into a bullet-heavy siege. When the shady uncle of Nazo Dhare (Suhaee Abro) tries to claim her family’s land, she must protect it from his gang of 200 bandits. The debut feature from Sarmad Masud was the UK’s submission to the 2018 Oscars® in the foreign-language category.

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