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Documentary film We Are Still Here
(Mii leat ain dás )

The film follows a group of Sámi artists from an art collective, Mázejoavku, as they rebel against cultural stereotypes and explore themes of Sámi identity. Soon they are dragged into the Alta Conflict, a turning point in Sámi political and cultural life. 

Production and distribution

Production Year:
2022
Production country:
Norway
Co production country:
Sweden
Production company:
Rein Film Finnmark AS
Co production company:
Iris film AB
Davás film
Financing company:
International Sámi Film Institute
Norwegian Film Institute
Nordnorsk Filmsenter AS
Fritt Ord Foundation
FilmPool Nord
Swedish Film Institute
Sámediggi - Sámi Parliament of Norway
Arts Council Norway
Filmfond Nord
Saami Council
Nordisk Film & TV Fond
Executive producer:
Andreas Emanuelsson
Ken Are Bongo
Producer:
Aleksander Olai Korsnes
Film consultant:
Klara Nilsson Grunning

Director

  • Gunilla Bresky

    Gunilla Bresky is a documentary film director and producer living in Luleå, Sweden. Her project is to make films from the North. She made eleven films, all inspired by people she met crossing the borders to Norway, Finland, Russia, and Sápmi. Her film style, combining politics with poetry, has given her many international awards.

    Gunilla Bresky

Cast

Synnøve Persen
Aage Gaup
Berit Marit Hætta
Britta Marakatt-Labba
Hans Ragnar Mathisen

Festivals

2023:
Nordisk Panorama

Crew

Director:
Gunilla Bresky
Screenplay:
Gunilla Bresky
Cinematographer:
Ken Are Bongo
Editor:
Fredrik Ydhag
Composer:
Johan Sara jr
Sound Design:
Mikael Brodin
Sound Recording:
Eirik Linde
Amir Saion
Animator:
Robin Svensk

Technical information

Length in min's:
74'
Language:
Sami
Subtitles:
English

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