19-25 January
2026
The true story of two brothers, Niillas and Ande Somby, and their fight for the right to exist within the harsh reality of 1960s boarding schools. Here, colonial walls resisted every attempt at self-expression, leaving no room for dreams. The film is defined by what is left unsaid, tracing the lives of two men who would later play a decisive role in the Sámi struggle for rights, continuing to shape the conversation about history and resistance today.
Per-Josef Idivuoma (b. 1982) is a filmmaker from the town of Idivuoma in Northern Sweden. He also gained his community name, Gákte Biera, for always wearing the traditional clothes of the Sámi people. He runs his own production company, Forest People, together with Lisa Marie Kristensen.
| Part of: | FFN SHORTS 2: The power of believing |
| Original title: | Vieljažagaid iežaska jáhkku |
| Director: | Per-Josef Idivuoma |
| Country: | Norway |
| Year: | 2026 |
| Run time: | 15m |
| Cast: | Jona Valio Länta, Leon Alseth Valio |
| Dialogue: | Norwegian, Northern Sami, Swedish |
| Subtitles: | English |
| Producer: | Per-Josef Idivuoma |
| Age limit: | 15 |