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My Fathers' Daughter

Harstad Kino, screen 1

Introduction to the film with director Egil Pedersen.

Elvira, a confident Sámi teenager, firmly believes that her mother conceived her at a Danish fertility clinic. She often daydreams about her father, envisioning him as a charismatic movie star. However, her world is turned upside down when her real biological father unexpectedly steps into her life. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Norway’s northernmost region, this family film features quirky dialogues, a captivating female protagonist, and an unforgettable supporting role by Nikolaj Coster-Waldau.

 

Director: Egil Pedersen

Genre: Drama

Original title: Biru Unjárga

Country of production: Norway, Sweden, Finland

Year of production: 2024

Length: 78

Original language: Sámi, Norwegian, English, Danish

Subtitles: English

Rating: 6 years of age

Earlier Event: November 8
Biru Unjárga - Føkkings Nesseby
Later Event: November 8
Colonialism, power and identity on film