19-25 January
2026
Jann is one of the last remaining eider duck keepers on the remote Arctic island of Sandøy in Træna. Anchored in coastal heritage, Jann has unique island skills that embody the rich tangible and intangible culture of Northern Norway. When teenage Træna islander Adam and Jann meet on Sandøy, they form an intergenerational bond as they visit the breeding eider ducks tending their nesting homes.
Floortje Zonneveld (b. 1987) is a visual artist and expedition leader creating time-based, participatory projects across Nordic regions. Together with communities, she re-explores landscapes through shared storytelling, shaping immersive narratives. The Sea is the Walls of My Home is her first short documentary.
| Part of: | FFN SHORTS 4: Where are we heading? |
| Original title: | Æ for ærfugl |
| Director: | Floortje Zonneveld |
| Country: | Norway |
| Year: | 2026 |
| Run time: | 19m |
| Cast: | Jann Sandøy |
| Dialogue: | Norwegian |
| Subtitles: | English |
| Producer: | Eilif Bremer Landsend, Floortje Zonneveld |
| Age limit: | 15 |