Films from the North Features

Argentina, Norway, 2021
Regi: Alejandra Almirón

This film is not just a physical journey from two completely opposite places in the world; Argentina and Tromsø in Norway, but an inner exploration of understanding the world we live in. Alejandra Almirón leads us by a steady hand, with an observing camera and voice-over that constantly picks up surprises.

Finland, USA, 2021
Regi: Suvi West

Eatnameamet - Our Silent Struggle is a political documentary revealing the Finnish Governments assimilation and colonization policy towards the Sámi people.

Norway, 2021
Regi: Truls Krane Meby

Director Truls Krane Meby makes his feature film debut with this intense and funny story about a young lady caught in a myriad of self-imposed commitments. Leonie Rainer plays the excellent protagonist Katja and takes us through the whole spectrum of human emotions, where perhaps longing is most prominent.

Canada, 2021
Regi: Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers

Follow filmmaker Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers as she creates an intimate portrait of her community and the impacts of the substance use and overdose epidemic. Witness the change brought by community members with substance-use disorder, first responders and medical professionals as they strive for harm reduction in the Kainai First Nation.

Russia, Norway, Estonia, Finland, 2021
Regi: Renato Borrayo Serrano

From the hard, nomadic life on the tundra to an uncertain future with five children. Four years of the life of a strong and charismatic woman.

Denmark, Japan, Norway, 2021
Regi: Daniel Dencik

A woman in search of her own identity leaves her whole life behind after meeting a Japanese woman in Northern Norway. She embarks on a journey to Osaka, which is filled of mystery, danger and seduction.

Iceland, 2021
Regi: Teitur Magnusson

Director Teitur Magnusson makes his feature film debut with this subtle tale of an unexpected friendship. The film is complex with several scenes that mix both humor and seriousness. The scenic surroundings that only Iceland can offer are skilfully photographed as the film's beautiful backdrop.

Iceland, 2022
Regi: Tinna Hrafnsdóttir

With great acting performances at the center, Tinna Hrafnsdóttir tells a moving story about a woman whose life is turned upside downThis is a solid directorial debut in the feature film format and adds Icelandic cinema a new talent who dares to go far in portraying the inside of a personal crisis.

Norway, Sweden, 2021
Regi: Liselotte Wajstedt

With a close-up camera and strong interviews, director Liselotte Wajstedt takes us to a painful place in several senses of the word. This film tries to confront unacceptable actions, but also has great respect for the women who chooses not to be silent.