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.
Facts
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 location
Tärnaby, Hemavan, Uppsala, Stockholm
Production
Nordisk Film
Original language
Swedish, Southern Sami
Trailer
Stills
Festival History
- International Film Festival Rotterdam 2017 generic
- Sundance Film Festival 2017 generic
- Toronto International Film Festival 2016 generic
- Venice Film Festival 2016 generic
