Let the River Flow (2023)
Ellos eatnu - La elva leve
Overview
During summer 1979, Ester moves to Alta in Northern Norway to begin teaching at an elementary school. Like many Sámi at the time, she is ashamed of her heritage and conceals her ethnicity. Ester goes to great lengths to fit in, even joining in with the derogatory jokes. When her cousin Mikkhal takes her to a camp by the Alta River, where people are demonstrating against the building of a dam, Ester learns how the fight for the river is also a revolt against the years of brutal racism and discrimination against her people. After a major confrontation with the police, Mikkhal and some other Sámi decide to go to Oslo to hunger strike in front of the Parliament. Knowing what is at stake, Ester realises it is time to make a stand…
Where to watch Let the River Flow
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Stan | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Filmin | — | — |
| Sweden | Draken Film | SF Anytime | SF Anytime |
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What is Let the River Flow about?
During summer 1979, Ester moves to Alta in Northern Norway to begin teaching at an elementary school. Like many Sámi at the time, she is ashamed of her heritage and conceals her ethnicity. Ester goes to great lengths to fit in, even joining in with the derogatory jokes. When her cousin Mikkhal takes her to a camp by the Alta River, where people are demonstrating against the building of a dam, Ester learns how the fight for the river is also a revolt against the years of brutal racism and discrimination against her people. After a major confrontation with the police, Mikkhal and some other Sámi decide to go to Oslo to hunger strike in front of the Parliament. Knowing what is at stake, Ester realises it is time to make a stand… Let the River Flow is a Drama movie, released on 2023-02-03, runtime 118 minutes.
Is Let the River Flow worth watching?
TMDB users rate Let the River Flow 6.9 out of 10 from 24 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Let the River Flow?
In Australia, Let the River Flow streams on Stan and can be rented from Apple TV and Amazon Video. The table on this page lists 3 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Ole Giæver
Cast
- Ella Marie Hætta Isaksen as Ester
- Gard Emil Elvenes as Mihkkal
- Sofia Jannok as Risten
- Beaska Niillas as Piera
- Marie Kvernmo as Marit
- Finn Arve Sørbøe as Stein
- William Sigvaldsen as Thomas
- Mary Sarre as Áhkku
- Ivar Beddari as Gøran
- Maria Bock as Principal
- Ingá Elisá Påve Idivuoma as Sami Colleague
- Hanne Mathisen Haga as Siv Anita
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