När vi var samer
Synopsis
When Mats' grandfather dies the family opens a wooden box containing evidence of the family's Sami heritage. Why has this been kept secret? Why did they stop being Sami? And why do they know so little about their history?
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När vi var samer trailer 2024 - Västerbottensteatern
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-10-15
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Johanna Sandström Lehto
- Screenplay & Story
- Tora von Platen, Mats Jonsson
- Original Score
- Katarina Barruk, Arnljot Nordvik
- Original Title
- När vi var samer
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Northern Sami, Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- SVT, Västerbottensteatern, Åarjelhsaemien Teatere AS, Ader Berg & Möllerstedt
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Johanna Sandström Lehto
Tora von Platen, Mats Jonsson
Katarina Barruk, Arnljot Nordvik
Magnus Ader Berg, Paul Möllerstedt
Magnus Ader Berg, Paul Möllerstedt, Ditte Feuk
Department Leadership Roster
Johanna Sandström Lehto
Director
Tora von Platen
Writer
Lotta Nilsson
Production Design
Lotta Nilsson
Costume Design
Anna-Stina Svakko
Costume Design
Magnus Ader Berg
Producer
Paul Möllerstedt
Producer
Magnus Ader Berg
Editor
Paul Möllerstedt
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About När vi var samer
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What is När vi var samer about?
When Mats' grandfather dies the family opens a wooden box containing evidence of the family's Sami heritage. Why has this been kept secret? Why did they stop being Sami? And why do they know so little about their history?
Who directed När vi var samer?
När vi var samer was directed by Johanna Sandström Lehto.
Who stars in När vi var samer?
The principal cast of När vi var samer includes Andreas Anterot, Annika Nordin, Paul Ol Jona Utsi, Malin Vispe, Anna Åsdell.
When was När vi var samer released and how long is it?
När vi var samer was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for När vi var samer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for När vi var samer was composed by Katarina Barruk, Arnljot Nordvik.
Is När vi var samer based on a book or true story?
När vi var samer is adapted from the following source material: Graphic Novel: "Mats Jonsson".