Details
In Je'vida (2023), the audience follows Lida, an elderly Skolt Sámi woman who has tried to forget her heritage due to the pressures of assimilation. The film takes viewers on a journey through three distinct historical eras, shedding light on the struggles faced by Finland's Indigenous peoples in the aftermath of war. As Lida confronts her past and grapples with the impact of cultural erasure, she begins to understand the importance of preserving her heritage and reclaiming her identity.
Through powerful storytelling and captivating visuals, Je'vida explores themes of resilience, loss, and the enduring strength of Indigenous communities. The film invites viewers to reflect on the consequences of colonization and the significance of cultural heritage in shaping individual and collective identities. With its poignant narrative and compelling performances, Je'vida offers a thought-provoking look at the complexities of history and the enduring legacy of Indigenous peoples in Finland.
Also Known As:
Je'vidaRelease Date:
20 Oct 2023Writers:
Katja Gauriloff, Niillas HolmbergAwards:
1 nomination
People also search for
The Good Shepherd
2006
The tumultuous early history of the Central Intelligence Agency is viewed through the prism of one man's life.
Category: Drama, History, Thriller
Stars: Matt Damon, Angelina Jolie, Robert De Niro
6.7 IMDB Rating 6,408 Views
The Uprising
2026
Based on the true story of the uprising that inspired the legend of Robin Hood, Andrew Garfield stars as the leader of a rebellion against the tyranny of King Richard II in a fight for justice.
Category: Action, Drama, History, War
Stars: Andrew Garfield, Jamie Bell, Stephen Dillane
6.3 IMDB Rating 1,771 Views
Pressure
2026
In the tense 72 hours before D-Day, General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Captain James Stagg face an impossible choice--launch the most dangerous seaborne invasion in history or risk losing the war altogether.
Category: Drama, History, War
Stars: Andrew Scott, Brendan Fraser, Kerry Condon
7.3 IMDB Rating 3,802 Views
Iron Jawed Angels
2004
A little known, yet integral piece of American history: based on the lives of Alice Paul and Lucy Burns, two young radical women who were instrumental in getting women the right to vote in America.
Category: Biography, Drama, History
Stars: Hilary Swank, Margo Martindale, Anjelica Huston
7.3 IMDB Rating 127 Views
Studio 54
1998
The famous 1970s New York City nightclub seen and told through the eyes of a young employee.
Category: Drama, History
Stars: Ryan Phillippe, Salma Hayek, Neve Campbell
5.9 IMDB Rating 7,274 Views
Tenzing
2026
The untold and inspiring tale of one of the most important mountain climbers in history who, with Edmund Hillary, became the first person to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
Category: Adventure, Biography, Drama, History, Thriller
Stars: Genden Phuntsok, Tom Hiddleston, Willem Dafoe
7.7 IMDB Rating 1,308 Views
Rose
2026
A woman in the early 17th century, who is disguised as a man and wants to be a good citizen at any cost.
Category: Biography, Drama, History, War
Stars: Sandra Hüller, Caro Braun, Marisa Growaldt
7.6 IMDB Rating 330 Views
The Odyssey
1997
Follows Odysseus on his wanderings back to Ithaca following the Trojan War.
Category: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, History
Stars: Armand Assante, Greta Scacchi, Isabella Rossellini
7.0 IMDB Rating 718 Views
Rosalie
2023
The story of the first bearded lady attraction.
Category: Drama, History
Stars: Nadia Tereszkiewicz, Benoît Magimel, Benjamin Biolay
6.9 IMDB Rating 330 Views
The Disappearance of Josef Mengele
2025
Follows the story of notorious Nazi doctor Josef Mengele during his fugitive years, from Paraguay to the Brazilian jungle.
Category: Biography, Drama, History
Stars: August Diehl, Maximilian Meyer-Bretschneider, David Ruland
7.1 IMDB Rating 642 Views
