Yoik

Overview

The untold story of one of the oldest music cultures in Europe. The story also sheds light on the dark streak of oppression and denunciation of yoik, contrasting it with the joy, humor and affection about nature, animals and persons expressed through the yoik. This film aims to show how Sámi people found their own musical path.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

December 5, 2014

Original language

Northern Sami

Spoken languages

Northern Sami, Norwegian, Swedish

Countries

Finland, Norway, Sweden

Production

SVT,Filmpool Nord,Kautokeino Film,SVT Sapmi,Ima Filbma-Ja Satneduodji,Ima Aikio Arainaick

Director

Maj Lis Skaltje

Cinematography

Gunnar Källström,Jan Röed,Hans-Olof Utsi

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt4400706