Last Yoik in Saami Forests?
Synopsis
The conflict between forestry and nature conservation in Finland has been constant during last 20 years. The traditional, freely grazing reindeer herding, dependent of the old forest growth , has been losing its resources but complaint and protests haven't been able to stop this process. In 2005 Saami reindeer herders made an alliance with Greenpeace and established a Forest Rescue Station in the wilderness of Inari. The international pressure from Greenpeace made Finnish forest company Stora Enso stop buying the wood from conflict areas. Kalevi Paadar, a Saami reindeer herder, lodged a complaint to the UN Human Rights Commission.
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May 15, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hannu Hyvönen
- Original Score
- Nils-Aslak Valkeapää, Ulla Pirttijärvi
- Original Title
- Last Yoik in Saami Forests?
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- United Nations (UN)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hannu Hyvönen
Nils-Aslak Valkeapää, Ulla Pirttijärvi
Ossi Kakko
Department Leadership Roster
Ossi Kakko
Editor
Hannu Hyvönen
Director
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What is Last Yoik in Saami Forests? about?
The conflict between forestry and nature conservation in Finland has been constant during last 20 years. The traditional, freely grazing reindeer herding, dependent of the old forest growth , has been losing its resources but complaint and protests haven't been able to stop this process. In 2005 Saami reindeer herders made an alliance with Greenpeace and established a Forest Rescue Station in the wilderness of Inari. The international pressure from Greenpeace made Finnish forest company Stora Enso stop buying the wood from conflict areas. Kalevi Paadar, a Saami reindeer herder, lodged a complaint to the UN Human Rights Commission.
Who directed Last Yoik in Saami Forests??
Last Yoik in Saami Forests? was directed by Hannu Hyvönen.
Who stars in Last Yoik in Saami Forests??
The principal cast of Last Yoik in Saami Forests? includes Timo Helle, Keijo Pirttijärvi, Jarmo Pyykkö, Niillas Aslaksen Somby, Marjaana Luttinen.
When was Last Yoik in Saami Forests? released and how long is it?
Last Yoik in Saami Forests? was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Last Yoik in Saami Forests??
The original motion picture soundtrack for Last Yoik in Saami Forests? was composed by Nils-Aslak Valkeapää, Ulla Pirttijärvi.