Time for Common Rudd (1944)
Also known as Reindeer Time and Inheritance, this 9-minute short by Arne Sucksdorff documents the Sámi people’s autumn migration as they guide their reindeer herds back to the forest lands. Blending ethnographic observation with lyrical nature imagery, the film follows the reindeer through mountain landscapes, calving, herding, and branding, underscoring the deep interdependence of humans, animals, and the northern environment.
Director: Arne Sucksdorff
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 9 min
Release Date: August 21, 1944
Cast
- Gunnar Johansson - Speaker (voice)
Music: Gunnar Johansson
Production: Swedish Film Industry AB, AB Svensk Filmindustri
Country: Sweden
Language: svenska
Original Language: sv
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Time for Common Rudd about?
- Also known as Reindeer Time and Inheritance, this 9-minute short by Arne Sucksdorff documents the Sámi people’s autumn migration as they guide their reindeer herds back to the forest lands. Blending ethnographic observation with lyrical nature imagery, the film follows the reindeer through mountain landscapes, calving, herding, and branding, underscoring the deep interdependence of humans, animals, and the northern environment.
- Who directed Time for Common Rudd?
- Time for Common Rudd was directed by Arne Sucksdorff.
- Who stars in Time for Common Rudd?
- Time for Common Rudd stars Gunnar Johansson.
- How long is Time for Common Rudd?
- Time for Common Rudd has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
- What genre is Time for Common Rudd?
- Time for Common Rudd is a Documentary film.
- Where was Time for Common Rudd produced?
- Time for Common Rudd was produced in Sweden.