Land Of The Lapps, The

THE LAND OF THE LAPPS

In the mountain area of northern Sweden, in the neighborhood of the Arctic Circle, reindeer breading is the main means of live hood for the Lapps. But future is uncertain; the land of the Lapps is threatened by hypoelectric power plants, disafforestation new roads and tourism. This film depicts with only sound and image the conflict between the modern Swedish society and the Lapps’ struggle to maintain their age-old traditions.

Sweden
13'
19941994

Director
Stefan Jarl

Cinematography
Per Kallberg

Editing
Anette Lykke Lundberg

Production
Stefan Jari Filmproduction Forshem 533 92 Hallekis

Cast
http://www.gezicifestival.org/admin/arsiv_film_card.aspx

Music
Flaskkvartten
Nills Aslak Walespeaa

Festivals
1st Festival on Wheels
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