For our rights
The Supreme Court has ruled that the wind power plant located in a Sámi reindeer grazing area violates the rights of the Sámi people; however, the wind turbines remain in place. In response, young Sámi activists are protesting through civil disobedience to compel the government to take action and protect the rights and identity of the Sámi community.
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Johannes VangDirectorMy ferrytale, Red-Shaded-Green
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Johannes VangWriterMy ferrytale, Red-Shaded-Green
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Johannes VangProducerMy ferrytale, Red-Shaded-Green
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Ella Marie Hætta IsaksenKey CastLet the river flow
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Elle Rávdná NäkkäläjärviKey Cast
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Maajja-Krihke BransfjellKey Cast
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Silje RekkEditorWisting
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Birk ØrenCinematographerØya
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Herman RundbergComposerThe Kautokeino Rebellion
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Daniel RognesSound Design
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Project Title (Original Language):Mer enn bare fjell
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Project Type:Documentary
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Runtime:28 minutes 13 seconds
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Completion Date:January 7, 2025
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Production Budget:1,062,240 NOK
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Country of Origin:Norway
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Country of Filming:Finland, Norway
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Language:Northern Sami, Southern Sami
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:2:1
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
Distribution Information
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North Film DistributionDistributorCountry: NorwayRights: All Rights
Johannes Vang (2001) is a Sámi-Kven director and producer from Ráisa – Nordreisa, along the coast of Sápmi. As the founder of Aurinko Film and co-owner of Rett Vest, he passionately crafts films that celebrate and elevate the rich narratives of Sami, Kven, and Northern Norwegian society, culture, and identity. His latest documentary, Red-Shaded Green, premiered at the Skábmagovat Indigenous Film Festival and is set to be showcased at the Maoriland Film Festival.
I am a Sámi filmmaker from the coast of Sápmi. Growing up in an all-Norwegian home, I was unaware of my family's Sámi roots until upper secondary school, which sparked a journey of self-discovery. In recent years, I have been dedicated to learning the Sámi language and weaving Sámi culture and society into my films, finding strength in this connection.
Through my work with ‘For Our Rights’, I have not only advocated for Sámi identity but also sought to define my own. While I could have chained myself to ministries and been carried away in protest, I chose to use the power of storytelling through film to amplify the Fosen cause and share its significance.
‘For Our Rights’ is more than just a film to me; it’s a personal testament to the struggles faced by the Sámi people in the Fosen campaign. I have watched as the government has been given many opportunities to engage with our concerns, yet it often feels like no meaningful dialogue has emerged. Because of this, I made the conscious decision to focus solely on the Sámi perspective in the film, highlighting our rights and our future. The question we face is a profound one: If we cannot trust in the rule of law, where can we place our trust?
My aspiration as a filmmaker is to shine a light on Sámi society and identity through my films, and ‘For Our Rights’ is a significant milestone on this journey.