Baltic premiere
My Father's Daughter
Elvira, a confident Sámi teenager, firmly believes that her mother conceived her at a Danish fertility clinic. She often daydreams about her father, envisioning him as a charismatic movie star. However, her world is turned upside down when her real biological father unexpectedly steps into her life. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Norway’s northernmost region, this family film features quirky dialogue, a captivating female protagonist, and an unforgettable supporting role by Nikolaj Coster-Waldau.
Recommended age 12+
Egil Pedersen graduated as a film director from the Norwegian Film School in 2002. He has directed 18 music videos, 15 short films, commercials, and corporate films. His latest short film, the satirical comedy “Indigenous Police” created lots of public debate and engagement in the Sami community. “My Fathers’ Daughter” is his first feature film both as a director and screenwriter.
Nieiddaš ja guollečikŋa (Girl with a fish necklace, 2017), Guolleságat (What we talk about when we talk about fish, 2018), Fávru speadjalis (The handsome in the mirror, 2020), Koftepolitiet (Indigenous Police, 2021)
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