Sámi vs. Sámi (2026)
A unique legal battle between indigenous peoples unfolds on film: Two Sami groups face each other in court, locked in an insoluble conflict that has its roots in the state's forced displacements over a hundred years ago. How can one agree on a future when the past is lived so differently? Over a hundred years ago, the state forced Northern Sami to move into Southern Sami territory. Today, their descendants are fighting in court for land, reindeer herding, and the right to be Sami. The film shows how state actions continue to divide a people, and how the past continues to shape their future.
Director: Ellen-Astri Lundby
Genre: Documentary, Adventure
Runtime: 77 min
Release Date: February 13, 2026
Screenplay
Production: Ten Thousand Images, Svenska Filminstitutet
Country: Norway, Sweden
Language: Norsk, svenska
Original Language: sv
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sámi vs. Sámi about?
- A unique legal battle between indigenous peoples unfolds on film: Two Sami groups face each other in court, locked in an insoluble conflict that has its roots in the state's forced displacements over a hundred years ago. How can one agree on a future when the past is lived so differently? Over a hundred years ago, the state forced Northern Sami to move into Southern Sami territory. Today, their descendants are fighting in court for land, reindeer herding, and the right to be Sami. The film shows how state actions continue to divide a people, and how the past continues to shape their future.
- Who directed Sámi vs. Sámi?
- Sámi vs. Sámi was directed by Ellen-Astri Lundby.
- How long is Sámi vs. Sámi?
- Sámi vs. Sámi has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
- What genre is Sámi vs. Sámi?
- Sámi vs. Sámi is a Documentary, Adventure film.
- Where was Sámi vs. Sámi produced?
- Sámi vs. Sámi was produced in Norway, Sweden.