Stolen (2024 film) explained

Stolen
Native Name:
Director:Elle Márjá Eira
Producer:Khalil Al Harbiti
Cinematography:Ken Are Bongo
Editing:Kristofer Nordin
Music:Lasse Enersen
Distributor:Netflix
Runtime:107 minutes
Country:Sweden

Stolen (Swedish: Stöld) is a Swedish drama film directed by, in her feature directorial debut, based on the 2021 novel of the same name by Ann-Helén Laestadius. It was released on Netflix on 12 April 2024.

Premise

Nine-year-old Elsa, a Sámi girl, witnesses her reindeer Nastegallu ("White Spot") being poached and is frightened into silence. Ten years later, she vows revenge against the poacher.

Cast

Production

Director Elle Márjá Eira is Sámi herself and grew up in Kautokeino Municipality.[1] [2] Actress Elin Kristina Oskal is also Sámi, having grown up in Saltdal, Nordland. During her school years, Oskal was the only Sámi student in her class.[3] Eira stated that it was important to cast Sámi actors, as they would be familiar with reindeer herding as well as the struggles the Sámi community faces.[4]

Filming took place in Sápmi—specifically Vittangi and Övre Soppero in Norrbotten County, Sweden—in early 2023.[5] [6] [7]

Release

Ahead of the premiere, Netflix released promotional images on 15 February 2024.[8] Two teaser trailers were released on 19 March 2024 and 5 April 2024, respectively.[9]

Reception

Helena Lindblad of Dagens Nyheter gave the film three out of five stars, writing that, at times, the film veered "unnecessarily close" to the source material, becoming "burdensome" and "rigid." She commended Ken Are Bongo's cinematography, writing that the film had an "appealing setting for a story that, albeit bluntly, articulates the magnificence of reindeer herding and how strongly it – although, of course, far from covering everyone – characterizes Sámi culture and identity."[10] Lars Böhlin of Västerbottens-Kuriren also gave the film three out of five stars, calling it "excellent" and commending its set design and cinematography.[11] Karolina Fjellborg of Aftonbladet wrote, "Stolen convinces and touches, and is extremely beautiful to look at, although some aspects of the story feel underdeveloped."[12]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Manelis . Michele . Elle Márjá Eira on Her Debut Feature "Stolen" . Golden Globes . 8 December 2023 . 28 January 2023 . 8 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231208212316/https://goldenglobes.com/articles/elle-marja-eira-her-debut-feature-stolen/ . live .
  2. Web site: Pham . Annika . Netflix backs Sámi voices and new film Stolen adapted by Peter Birro . Nordisk Film & TV Fond . 8 December 2023 . 1 September 2022 . 8 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231208212316/https://nordiskfilmogtvfond.com/news/stories/netflix-backs-sami-voices-and-new-film-stolen-adapted-by-peter-birro . live .
  3. Web site: Bjørnback . June Grønnvoll . Elin Oskal er den nye samiske BlimE-artisten . NRK . 4 April 2024 . nb-NO . 14 July 2021.
  4. Web site: Källén . Matilda . Samiska thrillern "Stöld": "Vissa hatar samer så mycket att det går ut över renarna" . Dagens Nyheter . 12 April 2024 . sv . 11 April 2024.
  5. News: Nutti Lamp . Anna-Kajsa . Här har Netflix byggt upp Jokkmokks marknad i Vittangi . SVT Nyheter . 9 December 2023 . sv-SE . 6 April 2023 . 9 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231209032526/https://www.svt.se/nyheter/sapmi/har-har-netflix-byggt-upp-jokkmokks-marknad-i-vittangi . live .
  6. News: Boken Stöld blir till film – författaren finns på inspelningen . Sveriges Radio . 9 December 2023 . sv-SE . 14 April 2023 . 9 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231209032526/https://sverigesradio.se/artikel/boken-stold-blir-till-film-forfattaren-finns-pa-inspelningen . live . Norrbotten . P4 .
  7. Web site: Tosser . Magnus . Norrlanders get big roles in Netflix film . Norran . 9 December 2023 . 17 April 2023 . 9 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231209031600/https://norran.se/english/film/artikel/norrlanders-get-big-roles-in-netflix-film/jp1eeoqj . live .
  8. Web site: Rasmussen . Emil Oscar . Se de första bilderna från Stöld – Netflix kommande samiska film . Filmtopp.se . 20 March 2024 . sv . 16 February 2024.
  9. Web site: Åberg . Roger . Trailer för Stöld. Premiär den 12 april. . Feber . 4 April 2024 . sv . 18 March 2024.
  10. Web site: Lindblad . Helena . Renskötsel på liv och död i stolpiga men storslagna "Stöld" . Dagens Nyheter . 12 April 2024 . sv . 11 April 2024.
  11. Web site: Böhlin . Lars . Starkt drama om samer har premiär på Netflix . Västerbottens-Kuriren . 12 April 2024 . sv . 11 April 2024.
  12. Web site: Fjellborg . Karolina . Så bra är Netflix samiska drama "Stöld" . Aftonbladet . 12 April 2024 . sv . 11 April 2024.

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