Garrat du váimmu – Gör hjärtat hårt / Brace Your Heart
Narrative Features, Sápmi / Sweden / Norway / Iceland / Bulgarien 2026, 97 Min., DCP, northern sámi, sw. OV, engl. st
"Brace your heart" is a traditional Sámi maxim said to young reindeer herders by the elder ones to prepare them for the harsh natural environment of the tundra. When her father dies unexpectedly, 20-year-old Ejva is suddenly completely on her own. She inherits his large herd, and feels duty-bound to take on the responsibility. That means she now has to prove herself in a male-dominated world with deeply entrenched hierarchies. Ejva's perpetually reddened cheeks testify to the frosty-cold working conditions, as well as the energy of a young woman who wants to sustain the traditions of her people but, at the same time, rebels against the archaic and sexist structures. Her proud face becomes a mirror of her inner conflicts. The film was shot with non-professional actors who bring the reality of their lives as active reindeer herders to the film.
- Animal Suffering / Animal Death
- Death / Loss
- Sexual Violence
Director Amanda Kernell
Screenplay Amanda Kernell
Producer Eva Åkergren
Production Company
Nordisk Film Production A/S, Mosedalvej 14, 2500 Valby, Mail: nordiskfilm@nordiskfilm.com, Web: www.nordiskfilm.com
World Sales
TrustNordisk ApS, Filmbyen 12, 2650 Hvidovre, Mail: info@trustnordisk.com, Web: www.trustnordisk.com
Festival Contact
Swedish Film Institute, Borgvaegen 1-5, 10525 Stockholm, Mail: registrator@sfi.se, Web: www.sfi.se
Cast Elli Sara Valkeapää (Ejva), Andte Gaup-Juuso (Heaika), Vincent Niia (Nejla), Risten-Alida Siri Skum (Elle Sire)
Premiere Deutsche Premiere
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Screenings
| 05.11.2026 | 16:00 | KOLK 17 | |||
| 06.11.2026 | 10:30 | Stadthalle | Hall 3 | ||
| 07.11.2026 | 22:00 | Stadthalle | Hall 5 | ||
| 08.11.2026 | 16:30 | Stadthalle | Hall 3 |
