Sami Blood (2017)
Elle Marja, 14, is a reindeer-breeding Sami girl. Exposed to the racism of the 1930s and phrenological examinations at her boarding school, she starts dreaming of another life. To achieve this other life she has to become someone else and break all ties with her family and culture.
Director: Amanda Kernell
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: March 3, 2017
Cast
- Lene Cecilia Sparrok - Elle Marja
- Mia Sparrok - Njenna
- Maj-Doris Rimpi - Elle Marja
- Julius Fleischanderl - Niklas
- Olle Sarri - Olle
- Hanna Alström - The Teacher
- Malin Crépin - Elise
- Andreas Kundler - Gustav
- Ylva Gustafsson - Laevie
- Hanna Asp - Ingrid
Screenplay
- Amanda Kernell (Screenplay)
Music: Kristian Eidnes Andersen
Cinematography: Petrus Sjövik, Sophia Olsson
Editing: Anders Skov
Production: Bautafilm, Digipilot, SVT, Nordisk Film Sweden, Nordisk Film Denmark
Country: Denmark, Norway, Sweden
Language: Northern Sami, svenska
Original Language: sv
Themes
Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Social Commentary and Reflection, Philosophical and Existential Questions, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
Keywords
boarding school, identity, lapland, coming of age, racism, phrenology, woman director, indigenous peoples, sami life, ethnic minority, south sámi language, saepmie
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sami Blood about?
- Elle Marja, 14, is a reindeer-breeding Sami girl. Exposed to the racism of the 1930s and phrenological examinations at her boarding school, she starts dreaming of another life. To achieve this other life she has to become someone else and break all ties with her family and culture.
- Who directed Sami Blood?
- Sami Blood was directed by Amanda Kernell.
- Who stars in Sami Blood?
- Sami Blood stars Lene Cecilia Sparrok, Mia Sparrok, Maj-Doris Rimpi, Julius Fleischanderl, Olle Sarri, Hanna Alström.
- How long is Sami Blood?
- Sami Blood has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is Sami Blood?
- Sami Blood is a Drama film.
- Where was Sami Blood produced?
- Sami Blood was produced in Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
- What are the themes of Sami Blood?
- The themes of Sami Blood include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Social Commentary and Reflection, Philosophical and Existential Questions, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.