Mother of Snow Cranes (2024)

Mother of Snow Cranes (2024) poster

Over 90 years old Ellen Vuosalo has lived many lives. First as a Finnish immigrant in Canada, then as a zoology student in California and finally as a mother of snow cranes in Iran. Iiris Härmä's Mother of Snow Cranes tells the story of an incredible woman's extraordinary life, from love to tragedy to revolution. It is a story about nature, humanity, and the role of women in both the West and Iranian culture. Or as Ellen herself says " What a life! What a world!"

Director: Iiris Härmä
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 78 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Per Störby Jutbring
Cinematography: Visa Koiso-Kanttila
Editing: Tuuli Kuittinen
Production: Guerilla Films Oy
Country: Finland
Language: English, suomi, فارسی
Original Language: fi

Keywords

crane, iranian revolution

More Films by Director: Iiris Härmä
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mother of Snow Cranes about?
Over 90 years old Ellen Vuosalo has lived many lives. First as a Finnish immigrant in Canada, then as a zoology student in California and finally as a mother of snow cranes in Iran. Iiris Härmä's Mother of Snow Cranes tells the story of an incredible woman's extraordinary life, from love to tragedy to revolution. It is a story about nature, humanity, and the role of women in both the West and Iranian culture. Or as Ellen herself says " What a life! What a world!"
Who directed Mother of Snow Cranes?
Mother of Snow Cranes was directed by Iiris Härmä.
Who stars in Mother of Snow Cranes?
Mother of Snow Cranes stars Ellen Vuosalo.
How long is Mother of Snow Cranes?
Mother of Snow Cranes has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
What genre is Mother of Snow Cranes?
Mother of Snow Cranes is a Documentary film.
Where was Mother of Snow Cranes produced?
Mother of Snow Cranes was produced in Finland.