Home River
Directed by Kati Eriksen, Scott Thornton
In 2017, three Sámi women broke the law to protect their traditions. The Sámi people had fished the Deatnu River as a livelihood and spiritual practice for centuries until Finland enforced unprecedented restrictions on the river. In a monumental case for Indigenous rights, Kati, Ánne, and Heidi fought the state to keep their culture alive.
About Home River
Home River is a 25-minute comedy short film from Finland directed by Kati Eriksen, Scott Thornton. It screened at the 2023 San Jose International Short Film Festival in the “Festival Rewind – Comedy Edition” program.
- Director
- Kati Eriksen, Scott Thornton
- Program
- Festival Rewind – Comedy Edition
- Country
- Finland
- Run time
- 25 mins
- Genre
- Comedy, World Cinema
