Rap and Reindeer
2023•1h 15m•Released
Documentary
The documentary Rap and Reindeer follows the life of 18-year-old Sámi rapper Mihkku Laiti, who lives in the northernmost corner of Sámiland. The film is a coming-of-age story, following Mihku on his journey towards a career as a musician and rise to stardom in the midst of varying expectations. He’s charmed the crowd on Talent Suomi and proudly wears the Sámi clothing he has styled himself. He raps and yoiks in harmony, designs his own brand on his computer but also masters the skill of laborious reindeer herding. Above all, he sees his own unique roots and the Sámi language as his greatest strength. The future makes him wonder: to follow his father’s footsteps or to reach for his dreams.
Director
Petteri Saario
Writer
Matti Näränen, Petteri Saario
Languages
Northern Sami, Finnish
Studio
DocArt
Cast
Mihkku Laiti
Self
Production
Company
DocArt
Producer
Petteri Saario
Producer
Tiina Saario
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