The Boy from Lapland
Ante
“A year in a Saami boys life”
Synopsis
A year in the life of the Sami boy Ante. He is the son of a reindeer herder, and he dreams of taking over from his father. He loves life on the Arctic tundra, but when fall comes he has to start boarding school, while the family follows the reindeer on winter pastures. He struggles to adapt at school, but gradually he gets to know Per, who becomes his best friend. Together they plan the future. When the family has to make a difficult choice, Ante feels betrayed and disappointed. But Ante does not give up on his dream of a life on the tundra.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arvid Skauge
- Screenplay & Story
- Tor Edvin Dahl
- Original Score
- Kjell Karlsen
- Original Title
- Ante
- Country of Origin
- Norway
- Spoken Languages
- Northern Sami
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Centralfilm AS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arvid Skauge
Tor Edvin Dahl
Kjell Karlsen
Department Leadership Roster
Arvid Skauge
Director
Tor Edvin Dahl
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Boy from Lapland
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What is The Boy from Lapland about?
A year in the life of the Sami boy Ante. He is the son of a reindeer herder, and he dreams of taking over from his father. He loves life on the Arctic tundra, but when fall comes he has to start boarding school, while the family follows the reindeer on winter pastures. He struggles to adapt at school, but gradually he gets to know Per, who becomes his best friend. Together they plan the future. When the family has to make a difficult choice, Ante feels betrayed and disappointed. But Ante does not give up on his dream of a life on the tundra.
Who directed The Boy from Lapland?
The Boy from Lapland was directed by Arvid Skauge.
Who stars in The Boy from Lapland?
The principal cast of The Boy from Lapland includes Sverre Porsanger, Rasmus Somby, Nils Utsi, Harald Karlsen, Odd Astrup.
When was The Boy from Lapland released and how long is it?
The Boy from Lapland was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Boy from Lapland?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Boy from Lapland was composed by Kjell Karlsen.