Rap and Reindeer
Revontulten räppäri
Synopsis
The documentary Rap and Reindeer follows the life of 18-year-old Sámi rapper Mihkku Laiti, who lives in the northernmost corner of Sámiland. The film is a coming-of-age story, following Mihku on his journey towards a career as a musician and rise to stardom in the midst of varying expectations. He’s charmed the crowd on Talent Suomi and proudly wears the Sámi clothing he has styled himself. He raps and yoiks in harmony, designs his own brand on his computer but also masters the skill of laborious reindeer herding. Above all, he sees his own unique roots and the Sámi language as his greatest strength. The future makes him wonder: to follow his father’s footsteps or to reach for his dreams.
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OKO International Etnographic Film Festival: Bulgarian Edition
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Petteri Saario
- Screenplay & Story
- Matti Näränen, Petteri Saario
- Original Title
- Revontulten räppäri
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Northern Sami, Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- DocArt
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Petteri Saario
Matti Näränen, Petteri Saario
Petteri Saario, Tiina Saario
Department Leadership Roster
Matti Näränen
Writer
Petteri Saario
Writer
Petteri Saario
Producer
Tiina Saario
Producer
Petteri Saario
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rap and Reindeer
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What is Rap and Reindeer about?
The documentary Rap and Reindeer follows the life of 18-year-old Sámi rapper Mihkku Laiti, who lives in the northernmost corner of Sámiland. The film is a coming-of-age story, following Mihku on his journey towards a career as a musician and rise to stardom in the midst of varying expectations. He’s charmed the crowd on Talent Suomi and proudly wears the Sámi clothing he has styled himself. He raps and yoiks in harmony, designs his own brand on his computer but also masters the skill of laborious reindeer herding. Above all, he sees his own unique roots and the Sámi language as his greatest strength. The future makes him wonder: to follow his father’s footsteps or to reach for his dreams.
Who directed Rap and Reindeer?
Rap and Reindeer was directed by Petteri Saario.
Who stars in Rap and Reindeer?
The principal cast of Rap and Reindeer includes Mihkku Laiti.
When was Rap and Reindeer released and how long is it?
Rap and Reindeer was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.