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Muohtačalmmit

The experimental documentary depicts the flow of water as a metaphor for Sámi people under pressure in modern times. The film deals with water as a sacred element, pathway and daily source of sustenance for the Sámi people. The poetic essence of the narration comes from Pedar Jalvi, Finland’s first Sámi writer, who describes the connection with water in his poem Muohtačalmmit.

10m2023

Northern Sami

Crew and Cast

Storyline

The experimental documentary depicts the flow of water as a metaphor for Sámi people under pressure in modern times. The film deals with water as a sacred element, pathway and daily source of sustenance for the Sámi people. The poetic essence of the narration comes from Pedar Jalvi, Finland’s first Sámi writer, who describes the connection with water in his poem Muohtačalmmit.

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Info

Status
Released
Released
17 September 2023
Runtime
10m

Production

Writers
Hans Pieski
Studios
R2 Productions
Countries
Finland, Norway

Languages

Original
Northern Sami
Spoken
Northern Sami