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Árru

Árru

Director Elle Sofe Sara

1 hr. 35 min. · Norway, Sweden, Finland, 2026 · Drama, Music · Northern Sami · Subtitles: Lithuanian, English · Pegi 13

About the film

In the vast white landscapes of Sápmi, at the northern edge of Scandinavia, the horizon all but disappears. The Sámi have lived here for generations, with reindeer herding central to their culture and way of life. When plans are announced for a copper mine on their ancestral lands, both the community’s future and the survival of its herds come under threat. Maia joins the protests and turns to her uncle Lemme, a charismatic lawyer, for help. But his return reopens a long-buried family trauma. Steeped in Sámi dance and joik, Árru is a family drama confronting urgent questions of cultural survival. Above all, director and choreographer Elle Sofe Sara invites audiences to spend time with one of Europe’s oldest Indigenous peoples.
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Details

Running time
1 hr. 35 min.
Country, year
Norway, Sweden, Finland, 2026
Genre
Drama, Music
Language
Northern Sami
Subtitles
Lithuanian, English
Age rating
Pegi 13

Credits

Director
Elle Sofe Sara
Screenplay
Elle Sofe Sara, Johan Fasting
Producers
Elisa Fernanda Pirir, Ragna Nordhus Midtgard, Espen Nomedal
Cinematography
Cecilie Semec
Music
John Erik Kaada
Cast
Sara Marielle Gaup Beaska, Simon Issát Marainen, Ayla Gáren Audhild Nutti, Mikkel Gaup
More information
www.imdb.com
Elle Sofe Sara

Director

Elle Sofe Sara

Born in Guovdageaidnu, in the Norwegian part of Sápmi, Elle Sofe Sara is a choreographer and filmmaker. Her work brings together Sámi spirituality and joik, a traditional form of singing, while exploring themes of heritage, connection and resilience. Her feature debut, Árru, premiered in the Berlinale’s Panorama section.

Screenings

3 screenings in 2 cities.

  1. Saturday, November 7 20:50 Forum Cinemas Vingis · Hall 9 Tickets
  2. Friday, November 13 21:00 Forum Cinemas Vingis · Hall 12 Tickets