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| My Home Unknown | |
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| Directed by | Yaz Canli |
| Written by | Yaz Canli |
| Produced by | Diane Foster, Yaz Canli |
| Starring | Yaz Canli |
| Cinematography | Phillip Greenbaum, Alex Haessner |
| Edited by | Miles Cooper, Grady Gazenski |
| Music by | Greg O'Connor |
| Distributed by | Gravitas Ventures |
Release date | 2024 |
Running time | 90 min |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
My Home Unknown' is a 2024 American independent drama film written, directed, and starring Yaz Canli. The film explores the themes of homelessness and mental illness, following the story of a young woman living on the streets of Los Angeles. The film premiered at the TLC Chinese Theater in Hollywood as part of the Dances With Films festival and has been noted for its authentic and raw portrayal of marginalized communities.
Plot
editThe film follows Mina, a young and talented artist who loses her home and becomes homeless following a series of personal tragedies. Struggling with her mental health, Mina navigates the challenges of life on the streets, forming connections with other individuals in similar situations, including a local dealer who becomes involved in her life. As the story unfolds, Mina’s past is gradually revealed, offering insight into how she ended up in her current circumstances and her efforts to find hope and stability.
Production
editThe film is produced by WallyBird Productions founder Diane Foster, and is executive produced by Threshold Entertainment’s Lawrence Kasanoff (“Mortal Kombat” franchise) and Oscar winner Jimmy Ienner, with music by Michael Lloyd (“Dirty Dancing”) and Emmy winner Greg O’Connor. My Home Unknown was filmed entirely on location in Los Angeles, California, during the pandemic. Director Yaz Canli aimed for authenticity, choosing real urban settings like Skid Row to depict the harsh realities of homelessness. Despite the film’s micro budget, it has been praised for its production value and vivid cinematography.
In October 2024 Variety announced that Gravitas Ventures has acquired all North American rights to the drama.
https://variety.com/2024/film/news/my-home-unknown-gravitas-ventures-release-1236143879/#
Release
editMy Home Unknown premiered at the Dances With Films festival in 2023, opened The Micheaux Film festival in Los Angeles and won Best North American Debut at the Female Eye Film festival in Toronto. The film received positive reviews for its portrayal of homelessness and mental health issues, with particular praise for Yaz Canli’s performance and direction. It was released in October 2024 for digital and streaming platforms such as AppleTV and Prime Video, alongside a BluRay and DVD release on Amazon.
Reception
editCritics noted the film's realistic and empathetic depiction of life on the streets, comparing it to the works of director Sean Baker, such as The Florida Project. Reviewers highlighted the film's focus on a female protagonist and appreciated its attention to detail in illustrating the experiences of homeless women.
The film received the Panavision Award Nomination for Outstanding Feature and won Best North American Debut at the Female Eye Film Festival in Toronto 2023 as well as gained 9 Award Nominations and an Honorary Mention in their festival run.
The female perspective on homelessness and mental health and the portrayal of the complex relationships were also well-received within the non-profit organizations such as The Downtown Women's Center and The Junior League LA that the filmmakers teamed up with for educational screenings. The film has been described as both an eye-opening and thought-provoking character study with a hopeful message and was ranked "among the year’s most emotionally powerful movies" by The Holo Files.
https://theholofiles.com/2024/10/11/exclusive-preview-homelessness-drama-my-home-unknown/
References
edit[1] [2] [3] <ref>https://filmthreat.com/reviews/my-home-unknown/ <ref>https://filmdaily.co/news/my-home-unknown/ <ref>https://theholofiles.com/2024/10/11/exclusive-preview-homelessness-drama-my-home-unknown/ <ref>https://deadline.com/2023/06/gran-turismo-sony-video-game-movie-david-harbour-orlando-bloom-micheaux-film-festival-1235425219/