|
God's Own Country (other)
God's Own Country is a phrase meaning an area or region supposedly favoured by God. God's Own Country may also refer to: * Kerala, an Indian state, often termed as such in tourism campaigns ** ''God's Own Country'' (2014 film), an Indian Malayalam-language drama film set in Kerala * Yorkshire, a county in England, also referred to as "God's own county" ** ''God's Own Country'' (2017 film), a British gay-themed drama film set in Yorkshire See also * God's Country (other) {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
God's Own Country
"God's Own Country" is a phrase meaning an area, region or place supposedly favoured by God. Examples Australia In Australia, the phrase "God's own country" was often used to describe the country in the early 1900s, but it appears to have gradually fallen out of favour. The phrase "God's Country" is often used to describe Queensland and the Sutherland Shire in southern Sydney. Brazil The idea of "God's own country", worded as "''Deus é brasileiro''" (Portuguese: "''God is Brazilian''"), is a common trope in Brazilian culture to inspire optimism and point out the country has vast resources but faces few natural disasters nor international conflict. It is referenced by politicians and artworks, as in the movie ''God Is Brazilian''. England When used in reference to England, "God's own country" refers to the legend that as a boy Jesus visited England with his great uncle, Joseph of Arimathea. The event itself inspired the musical prelude to William Blake's ''Milton: A Poem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kerala
Kerala ( ; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, following the passage of the States Reorganisation Act, by combining Malayalam-speaking regions of the erstwhile regions of Cochin, Malabar, South Canara, and Thiruvithamkoor. Spread over , Kerala is the 21st largest Indian state by area. It is bordered by Karnataka to the north and northeast, Tamil Nadu to the east and south, and the Lakshadweep Sea to the west. With 33 million inhabitants as per the 2011 census, Kerala is the 13th-largest Indian state by population. It is divided into 14 districts with the capital being Thiruvananthapuram. Malayalam is the most widely spoken language and is also the official language of the state. The Chera dynasty was the first prominent kingdom based in Kerala. The Ay kingdom in the deep south and the Ezhimala kingdom in the north formed the other kingdoms in the early years of the Common Era (CE). The region had been a prominent spice exp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
God's Own Country (2014 Film)
''God's Own Country'' is a 2014 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Vasudevan Sanal. The film was initially titled ''RED'' (Rare Emotional Day). Cast * Fahadh Faasil as Manu Krishna * Isha Talwar as Asha, manu's wife * Sreenivasan as Advocate Mathan Tharakan * Lal as Muhammed * Nandhu as Vakkachan * VK Sreeraman * Vijayakumar as CI * Manikuttan * Mythili as Abhirami * Baby Gadha as Manu's daughter * Lena as Serena * Vishnupriya as Lekha * Usha as Muhammed's wife * Anju Aravind as Mathan Tharakan's wife * Lakshmipriya as Pushpa * Santhakumari as Vakkachan's mother * Molly Kanamaly (supporting role) * Sudheer Karamana as Kunjikka * Prashanth Alexander as Nandu * Faisal Fareed as Sharjah Police Officer * Daya Ashwathy as Reporter Soundtrack Gopi Sundar composed the music. Jassie Gift Jassie Gift is an Indian film music composer and playback singer. He composes songs and sings for Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil and Telugu films. He became famous after the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yorkshire
Yorkshire ( ; abbreviated Yorks), formally known as the County of York, is a historic county in northern England and by far the largest in the United Kingdom. Because of its large area in comparison with other English counties, functions have been undertaken over time by its subdivisions, which have also been subject to periodic reform. Throughout these changes, Yorkshire has continued to be recognised as a geographic territory and cultural region. The name is familiar and well understood across the United Kingdom and is in common use in the media and the military, and also features in the titles of current areas of civil administration such as North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and the East Riding of Yorkshire. Within the borders of the historic county of Yorkshire are large stretches of countryside, including the Yorkshire Dales, North York Moors and Peak District national parks. Yorkshire has been nicknamed "God's Own Country" or "God's Own County" by its in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
God's Own Country (2017 Film)
''God's Own Country'' is a 2017 British romantic drama film written and directed by Francis Lee in his feature directorial debut. The film stars Josh O'Connor and Alec Secăreanu. The plot follows a young sheep farmer in Yorkshire whose life is transformed by a Romanian migrant worker. Upon release, the film received widespread acclaim from critics, who praised the performances (particularly O'Connor's) and story, as well as commending it as a promising start for Lee. It was the only UK-based production to feature in the world drama category at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the world cinema directing award. Plot In Yorkshire, Johnny lives on the family farm with his father, Martin, and grandmother, Deirdre. Due to his father having suffered a stroke and his grandmother's age, much of the day-to-day running of the farm falls to Johnny. In his free time, Johnny engages in binge drinking and furtive sexual encounters with other men. Returning late to the farm a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
