Let the River Flow

Director:
Ole Giaever

In the late 1970s, the Norwegian government decides to displace the Alta River. The Sámi people, the indigenous people of the northern part of the Scandinavian Peninsula, fight the decision. Ester, a young girl originally ashamed of her roots, has to embrace her heritage to help fight for the rights of her people.

Awards: FIPRESCI Prize, Audience Award - Göteborg 2023, Audience Award - Tromsø 2023

Screenings
Friday, 14 June
13:15
Sunday, 16 June
17:15
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Director:
Ole Giaever
Cast:
Ella Marie Hætta Isaksen
Ivar Beddari
Gard Emil
Maria Bock
Eirik Hallert
Country:
Finland
Running time:
2h:03m
Section:
TIFF Edition:
2023