Rap and Reindeer (2023)

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The documentary Rap and Reindeer follows the life of 18-year-old Sámi rapper Mihkku Laiti, who lives in the northernmost corner of Sámiland. The film is a coming-of-age story, following Mihku on his journey towards a career as a musician and rise to stardom in the midst of varying expectations. He’s charmed the crowd on Talent Suomi and proudly wears the Sámi clothing he has styled himself. He raps and yoiks in harmony, designs his own brand on his computer but also masters the skill of laborious reindeer herding. Above all, he sees his own unique roots and the Sámi language as his greatest strength. The future makes him wonder: to follow his father’s footsteps or to reach for his dreams.

Director: Petteri Saario
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 75 min
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Production: DocArt
Country: Finland
Language: Northern Sami, suomi
Original Language: fi

Keywords

rapper, lapland, sami people

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rap and Reindeer about?
The documentary Rap and Reindeer follows the life of 18-year-old Sámi rapper Mihkku Laiti, who lives in the northernmost corner of Sámiland. The film is a coming-of-age story, following Mihku on his journey towards a career as a musician and rise to stardom in the midst of varying expectations. He’s charmed the crowd on Talent Suomi and proudly wears the Sámi clothing he has styled himself. He raps and yoiks in harmony, designs his own brand on his computer but also masters the skill of laborious reindeer herding. Above all, he sees his own unique roots and the Sámi language as his greatest strength. The future makes him wonder: to follow his father’s footsteps or to reach for his dreams.
Who directed Rap and Reindeer?
Rap and Reindeer was directed by Petteri Saario.
Who stars in Rap and Reindeer?
Rap and Reindeer stars Mihkku Laiti.
How long is Rap and Reindeer?
Rap and Reindeer has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
What genre is Rap and Reindeer?
Rap and Reindeer is a Documentary film.
Where was Rap and Reindeer produced?
Rap and Reindeer was produced in Finland.