Synopsis
Elle Marja, 14, is a reindeer-breeding Sami girl. Exposed to the racism of the 1930s and phrenological examinations at her boarding school, she starts dreaming of another life. To achieve this other life she has to become someone else and break all ties with her family and culture.
Key facts
Original language
Northern Sami
First release
September 12, 2016
Production companies
Nordisk Film
Awards
Lux Prize, Dragon Award Best Nordic Film, Guldbagge Award for Best Screenplay, Guldbagge Award for Best Editing, Guldbagge Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role, Biopublikens Award
Setting
Sweden
Filming locations
Tärnaby, Hemavan, Uppsala, Stockholm
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival 2017 generic - Family Zone
- Göteborg Film Festival 2017 generic - Dragon Award for Best Nordic Film ★ Winner: Dragon Award for Best Nordic Film
- International Film Festival Rotterdam 2017 generic
- Seattle International Film Festival 2017 generic ★ Official Competition Grand Jury Prize; Golden Space Needle Best Actress (Lene Cecilia Sparrok)
- Sundance Film Festival 2017 generic
- Toronto International Film Festival 2016 generic
- Venice Film Festival 2016 generic
