The Homecoming (2023)

The Homecoming (2023) poster

Sámi artefacts from the Finnish National Museum are returning home to Sápmi, while the holy drums of the Sámi people are still imprisoned in the basements of museums across Europe. The returning objects symbolise the dignity, identity, history, connection to ancestors and a whole world view that was taken from the Sámi people. Director Suvi West takes the viewer behind the scenes of the museum world to reflect on the spirit of the objects, the inequality of cultures and the colonialist burden of museums.

Director: Suvi West, Anssi Kömi
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Georg Buljo
Cinematography: Anssi Kömi
Editing: Hanna Kuirinlahti
Production: Vaski Filmi, Ten Thousand Images
Country: Finland, Norway
Language: English, suomi, Northern Sami
Original Language: fi

Keywords

museum, finland, repatriation, sami people, sámi culture

Trailer

The Homecoming Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Homecoming about?
Sámi artefacts from the Finnish National Museum are returning home to Sápmi, while the holy drums of the Sámi people are still imprisoned in the basements of museums across Europe. The returning objects symbolise the dignity, identity, history, connection to ancestors and a whole world view that was taken from the Sámi people. Director Suvi West takes the viewer behind the scenes of the museum world to reflect on the spirit of the objects, the inequality of cultures and the colonialist burden of museums.
Who directed The Homecoming?
The Homecoming was directed by Suvi West, Anssi Kömi.
Who stars in The Homecoming?
The Homecoming stars Suvi West, Anssi Kömi.
How long is The Homecoming?
The Homecoming has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
What genre is The Homecoming?
The Homecoming is a Documentary film.
Where was The Homecoming produced?
The Homecoming was produced in Finland, Norway.