Mother of Snow Cranes
Kurkien äiti
Synopsis
Over 90 years old Ellen Vuosalo has lived many lives. First as a Finnish immigrant in Canada, then as a zoology student in California and finally as a mother of snow cranes in Iran. Iiris Härmä's Mother of Snow Cranes tells the story of an incredible woman's extraordinary life, from love to tragedy to revolution. It is a story about nature, humanity, and the role of women in both the West and Iranian culture. Or as Ellen herself says " What a life! What a world!"
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- Director
- Iiris Härmä
- Screenplay & Story
- Iiris Härmä
- Original Score
- Per Störby Jutbring
- Original Title
- Kurkien äiti
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- English, Finnish, Persian
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Guerilla Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Iiris Härmä
Iiris Härmä
Per Störby Jutbring
Visa Koiso-Kanttila
Tuuli Kuittinen
Visa Koiso-Kanttila
Department Leadership Roster
Visa Koiso-Kanttila
Producer
Iiris Härmä
Director
Tuuli Kuittinen
Editor
Iiris Härmä
Writer
Visa Koiso-Kanttila
Director of Photography
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What is Mother of Snow Cranes about?
Over 90 years old Ellen Vuosalo has lived many lives. First as a Finnish immigrant in Canada, then as a zoology student in California and finally as a mother of snow cranes in Iran. Iiris Härmä's Mother of Snow Cranes tells the story of an incredible woman's extraordinary life, from love to tragedy to revolution. It is a story about nature, humanity, and the role of women in both the West and Iranian culture. Or as Ellen herself says " What a life! What a world!"
Who directed Mother of Snow Cranes?
Mother of Snow Cranes was directed by Iiris Härmä.
Who stars in Mother of Snow Cranes?
The principal cast of Mother of Snow Cranes includes Ellen Vuosalo.
When was Mother of Snow Cranes released and how long is it?
Mother of Snow Cranes was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Mother of Snow Cranes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mother of Snow Cranes was composed by Per Störby Jutbring.