Je'vida(EUFF2025)
Iida is a reserved old woman who returns to her childhood home in Lapland with her niece after her sister's death. They are there to clear out the house before it is sold. Iida discovers a traditional Skolt Sámi headdress, which triggers a flood of memories. As a child, she was forced to change her name from Je'vida to Iida and abandon her cultural heritage due to the pressures of assimilation. Now, she grapples with her suppressed identity. By confronting her past, Iida embarks on an internal transformation, reconnecting with her lost pride and heritage.
Best Music, Best Sound Design, and Best Costume Design, Jussi Awards
Toronto International Film Festival
Director
Katja Gauriloff
Cast
Agafia Niemenmaa, Heidi Juliana Gauriloff, Sanna-Kaisa Palo, Seidi Haarla
Release Date
21-03-2025
Language
Skolt Sámi, Finnish
Run Time
100 minutes
