Daughters of the Midnight Sun (1985)
In the film about "the land of eternal light and eternal darkness" we meet some women who talk about their lives. The women have all grown up in reindeer herding families and as children they lived in kotas, moved with reindeer and lived a life in nature. Their own children, on the other hand, have grown up in "normal" Swedish society. None of them have lived like their parents. The film addresses Sami culture, language, school. How modern technology has affected the lives of the Sami.
Director: Ylva Floreman, Peter Östlund
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 40 min
Release Date: January 1, 1985
Screenplay
Editing: Ylva Floreman
Production: HB Filmfilm, Svenska Filminstitutet, SVT
Country: Sweden
Language: Northern Sami, svenska
Original Language: sv
Keywords
sami life, sami people, sámi culture
More Films by Director: Ylva Floreman, Peter Östlund
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Daughters of the Midnight Sun about?
- In the film about "the land of eternal light and eternal darkness" we meet some women who talk about their lives. The women have all grown up in reindeer herding families and as children they lived in kotas, moved with reindeer and lived a life in nature. Their own children, on the other hand, have grown up in "normal" Swedish society. None of them have lived like their parents. The film addresses Sami culture, language, school. How modern technology has affected the lives of the Sami.
- Who directed Daughters of the Midnight Sun?
- Daughters of the Midnight Sun was directed by Ylva Floreman, Peter Östlund.
- How long is Daughters of the Midnight Sun?
- Daughters of the Midnight Sun has a runtime of 40m (40 minutes).
- What genre is Daughters of the Midnight Sun?
- Daughters of the Midnight Sun is a Documentary film.
- Where was Daughters of the Midnight Sun produced?
- Daughters of the Midnight Sun was produced in Sweden.