Shelter (2020)

Shelter (Suodji) is an adaptation of an old story from Utsjoki, Sápmi, to the present. It is a legend of what the director´s relative, Ovllá-Ivvár Helander, did during the Spanish flu epidemic in 1918 in Utsjoki. Ovllá-Ivvár decided to fool Death and take his fate into his own hands. Today we are facing similar threats. The protagonist of the film is walking in Ovllá-Ivvár´s footsteps. But at the end, who its really who?

Director: Marja Helander
Runtime: 4 min
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Production: Studio Marja Helander
Country: Finland, Norway
Language: Northern Sami
Original Language: se

Keywords

short film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shelter about?
Shelter (Suodji) is an adaptation of an old story from Utsjoki, Sápmi, to the present. It is a legend of what the director´s relative, Ovllá-Ivvár Helander, did during the Spanish flu epidemic in 1918 in Utsjoki. Ovllá-Ivvár decided to fool Death and take his fate into his own hands. Today we are facing similar threats. The protagonist of the film is walking in Ovllá-Ivvár´s footsteps. But at the end, who its really who?
Who directed Shelter?
Shelter was directed by Marja Helander.
Who stars in Shelter?
Shelter stars Niiles-Ánde Harlin, Marja Helander, Aslak Paltto, Pia Andell, Esa Illi.
How long is Shelter?
Shelter has a runtime of 4m (4 minutes).
Where was Shelter produced?
Shelter was produced in Finland, Norway.