19-25 January
2026
A young female Sámi reindeer herder must choose between pursuing further education or taking over her ancestors' traditional way of life. In this warm-hearted documentary, we follow her in her choice while exploring several aspects of an endangered cultural heritage in today's society.
Eila Muotka is a 22 year old filmmaker from Unjárga/Álttá and has just finished her bachelors degree in media production. She is passionate about visual storytelling and arctic indigenous stories.
| Part of: | FFN SHORTS 4: Where are we heading? |
| Original title: | Eallu lea eallin |
| Director: | Eila Muotka |
| Country: | Norway |
| Year: | 2025 |
| Run time: | 19m |
| Cast: | Biret Helene Eira |
| Dialogue: | Sami |
| Subtitles: | English |
| Producer: | Eila Muotka |
| Age limit: | 15 |