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2026100 minPG-13documentary

Let Our Mountains Live

2026100 minPG-13documentary

Sami reindeer herders in Sweden achieve a Supreme Court victory against the expansion of Europe's largest wind farm, highlighting systemic issues of justice and trust.

“A court victory without justice.”

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Håvard Bustnes

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Sami reindeer herders in Sweden achieve a Supreme Court victory against the expansion of Europe's largest wind farm, highlighting systemic issues of justice and trust.

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Håvard Bustnes

Håvard Bustnesdirector

Johannes Vangwriter

Kati Eriksenwriter

Håvard Bustnes

Håvard Bustneswriter

Terje Haugencast

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Sami reindeer herders win a Supreme Court victory against Europe’s largest wind farm - but when the state refuses to act, their fight reveals a deeper crisis of justice and trust.

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