Directing
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.
The film will explore the few positives, and many negative aspects of the warming. Film will be viewed through the eyes of a passionate fisherman, fishing tourism entrepreneur, reindeer herder and children’s perspective who have only lived in the era of warming. Film will compare 50–100 years old film and picture footage with modern footage taken from the same places as the old footage. This will show the speed of the change in the arctic nature to viewers in a concrete way, and the footage will be commented on by old people who have lived through this period of time.
Surreal journey into the complex relationship between indigenous peoples and the unstoppable force of technological progress. The film depicts various stages of technological development and their impact on indigenous populations.
Two schoolgirls living in the northern reaches of Scandinavia during the lockdowns of the spring 2020 reflect on their situation. They realise that life may be even more difficult for those living further south.
Film follows two schoolgirls living on the northern edge of Scandinavia during the coronavirus quarantine time in spring 2020. The kids compare their lives to people living in other places, and how situation could be worse for them.
