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Sami Blood (2017)

Movie ★ 7.3 110 min

Drama

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.

Amanda Kernell Director

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Quick facts

Released
March 3, 2017
Runtime
110 min
IMDb
tt5287168
Language
Northern Sami,
Studio
Bautafilm, Digipilot, ,

Themes

Cast

Lene Cecilia Sparrok Lene Cecilia Sparrok Elle Marja Mia Sparrok Njenna Maj-Doris Rimpi Elle Marja Julius Fleischanderl Julius Fleischanderl Niklas Olle Sarri Olle Sarri Olle Hanna Alström Hanna Alström The Teacher Malin Crépin Malin Crépin Elise Andreas Kundler Andreas Kundler Gustav Ylva Gustafsson Laevie Hanna Asp Ingrid Kajsa Karlsson Märta Anders Berg Anders Berg Hans-Ola Stenlund Marika Lindström Marika Lindström Tove Skeidsvoll Tove Skeidsvoll Gabriel Holmberg

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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.
When was Sami Blood released?
Sami Blood is a 2017 drama film.
Where can I watch Sami Blood?
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