Faamoe

Faamoe – A dance film about female power

Faamoe means power in Southern Sami and is the name of this dance film that highlights the primal power and strength that women carry, inspired by nature and the Sami goddess Saaraahka. The film blends dance, music and poetry to tell a powerful story of community, resilience and female power.

Length of the film: 30 minutes
Display rights: SEK 5000/day
Companies, associations or other organizers can purchase the film to show it for one day. Contact us for more information.


The action in Faamoe

What is behind the strength that indigenous women possess?
With the help of nature and the Sami goddess Saaraahka tells Faamoe about community, strength and power. It is a story of the primal power that women carry - a tribute to the struggle and resilience of women throughout history.

Premieres and screenings

Has been shown in: Berlin, Röros and several places in Sweden

World Premiere: September 29, 2023 in Röros, Norway

Swedish premiere: 6 February 2024 on Sami People's Day


Faamoe has received a number of nominations and also awards

contribute:

Marika Reinhuvud – Producer, director, choreography, dance, poetry, editor, costume design

Leanna Wilson – throat song, drum dance, music, text, costume design

Camilla Therese Karlsen – dance, choreography, air acrobat, jojk, costume design

Emma Elliane Oskal Valkeapää – jojk, music, dance, text, costume design

Life Aira – dance, choreography, costume design

Gerd Kaisa Vorren – dance, choreography, costume design

Sofia Hallgren – music, sound composition

Camilla Liljestrand – color editing, grading

William Stenvall Zetterström – photo, film

Angelica Andersson Reinhuvud – set assistant, costume design

Madeleine Reindeer – costume design

Laila Wilks – costume design

Samuel Törnqvist – mastering


Central texts in the film

The film is woven together by strong and poetic texts. Here are some examples:


Sapiliqtailinga
Ikajunga
Naluligam
Ikajunga
Sapliqtailinga
Don't give up on me
Help me
I'm lost
Help me
Don't give up on me


Varrajohtu
Varra golga
Varra eallin
Ealin warra
The blood flows
The blood is flowing
Blood life
The blood of life


kraft
Power is the still silence when the ice makes a promise to carry you.
Power is the eternal rushing of water, the ancient majesty of the forest.
The blood that flows in our veins and reminds us of life.
We carry a force. We carry female power.

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Thanks to: Renbiten AB, Mittådalens Samiby, Fjällgården, Sjöstugan Grövelsjön, Agera Idre, Storsäterns chapel, Ann-helen Renhuvud, Madeleine Renhuvud, Gunhild Andersson, Peter Andersson, Angelica Andersson Renhuvud

Support and financing

The Norwegian Cultural Council

Nordic Culture Point

The Sami Parliament Sweden

Faamoe is a dance film based on the project Saaraahka – Woman power.