Let the River Flow
Let the River Flow (2023) is a drama film, directed by Ole Giæver. It stars Ella Marie Hætta Isaksen and Gard Emil Elvenes. The 118-minute film holds an audience score of 7/10.
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Ella Marie Hætta Isaksen 
Gard Emil Elvenes 
Sofia Jannok 
Beaska Niillas 
Marie Kvernmo 
Finn Arve Sørbøe What Let the River Flow Is 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…
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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.
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How long is Let the River Flow?
Let the River Flow runs for 118 minutes (1h 58m).
When did Let the River Flow come out?
Let the River Flow was released in 2023.
Who directed Let the River Flow?
Let the River Flow was directed by Ole Giæver.
Who stars in Let the River Flow?
Let the River Flow stars Ella Marie Hætta Isaksen, Gard Emil Elvenes, Sofia Jannok, Beaska Niillas.
What is Let the River Flow's rating?
Let the River Flow holds 7.2/10 on IMDb and 7.0/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 71 out of 100.
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