Movie Description

Sarvtid

(1944)

Overview

Also known as Reindeer Time and Inheritance, this 9-minute short by Arne Sucksdorff documents the Sámi people’s autumn migration as they guide their reindeer herds back to the forest lands. Blending ethnographic observation with lyrical nature imagery, the film follows the reindeer through mountain landscapes, calving, herding, and branding, underscoring the deep interdependence of humans, animals, and the northern environment.

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Original TitleSarvtid

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1944-08-21

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 00h 09m

Production CompaniesSwedish Film Industry AB,AB Svensk Filmindustri

Genres

  • Documentary