Herdswoman

Description

This colorful film portrays three Sami women of different generations as they follow the reindeer herds of Lapland. Their stories reflect the transition from a nomadic existence to modern life. When a court case questions their ancient rights to the reindeers pasture, their life as reindeer keepers is at risk. The film captures the vulnerability of indigenous peoples in the modern world and the colonization process which has led to the present conflict over the right to land and water.

Runtime

58 min

Creator

Boman, Kine

Subjects

Geography

Genre

Date of Publication

2009

Database

Alexander Street

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