My Fathers' Daughter first Sami feature to premiere at Toronto
Egil Pedersen’s feature directorial and scriptwriting debut My Fathers' Daughter marks a historic milestone as the first Sámi* film to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
In the film we meet Elvira, a confident Sámi* teenager who 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 cameo by Nicolaj Coster-Waldau (Black Hawk Down, Game Of Thrones).
This compelling narrative delves into themes of identity and belonging, as well as touches upon the challenges in newly formed families, the complexities of homosexuality, and the pervasive influence of social media.
The film also marks the big screen debut for young Sámi actress Sarah Olaussen Eira, who is joined by Aslat Mahtte Gaup and Ingá Elisa Påve Idivuoma. Sarah will also attend the TIFF premiere.
International sales: Pluto Film
*The Sámi are the traditionally Sámi-speaking Indigenous peoples inhabiting the region of Sápmi, which today encompasses large northern parts of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and of the Kola Peninsula in Russia.
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