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201873 min0documentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Indigenous Histories Art History

Maj Doris

201873 min0documentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A 74-year-old Sámi woman raises reindeer on her farm above the Arctic Circle in Sweden while pursuing her artistic career as a painter and actress.

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A 74-year-old Sámi woman raises reindeer on her farm above the Arctic Circle in Sweden while pursuing her artistic career as a painter and actress.

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Jon Blåheddirector

Jon Blåhedwriter

Maj-Doris Rimpicast

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Maj Doris Rimpi lives on a farm in Sweden, above the Arctic Circle. At 74, she raises reindeer and practices her art as a painter and actress. Once a traveler, she now focuses on her creative work while maintaining her influence in Sámi culture. The film presents her life, detailing her contributions to the arts and her commitment to preserving Sámi traditions. Through her artistic endeavors, Rimpi connects her heritage to contemporary life.

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