Je'vida

Iida, an elderly Sámi woman, who has abandoned her roots under the pressure of forced Finnishization, is conflicted between selling her old homestead and hiding her cultural heritage from her niece, as the rural way of life she has suppressed begins to creep back in.

Directed by Katja Gauriloff, Je'vida leans on a strong ensemble — Agafia Niemenmaa, Heidi Juliana Gauriloff, Sanna-Kaisa Palo — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2023.