Sami Blood
An emotionally devastating portrayal of Indigeneity and the trauma of assimilation. Internalized racism is a theme that looms large, but it finds its best expression in its subtler moments: one...
Amanda Kernell
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Sami Blood
Elle Marja, 14, is a reindeer-herding Sami girl. Exposed to the racism of the 1930's and race biology examinations at her boarding school she starts dreaming of another life. To achieve this other life she has to become someone else and break all ties with her family and culture.Watch Movie
Genres
- Drama / Coming of Age
- Drama / Ethnicity
- Drama / Political
- Drama / Realism
- International / European / Scandinavian / Swedish
Recent Reviews
Sami Blood
Heavy. What to do with life? This one was decisive and recognized the consequences. But she lived life as she wanted to. I wish I could do that.
Sami Blood
Atmospheric and engorging, a very well made film worth watching.
Sami Blood
This is a well acted film with very high production values. It seemed like an authentic depiction of the time period, and racism against indigenous people. It was interesting to...