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Let Our Mountains Live

Documentary · 1h 40m · in cinemas from 1 December

Where to see it

1 screening in 1 city

1 screening in Köln

About

A documentary about Sámi reindeer herders who win a Supreme Court case against a large wind farm but then see no action from the state.

Let Our Mountains Live is a 2026 Norwegian-Finnish documentary directed by Håvard Bustnes. It follows Sámi reindeer herders as they confront a large energy company and the Norwegian state over human rights violations. The herders win a Supreme Court case against Europe’s largest wind farm. When the state refuses to act, they look for new ways to continue their fight and protect their livelihood.

The film features Terje Haugen, Sissel Stormo Holtan, Elise Holtan Pavall Årbogen, Lena Haugen, Ella Marie Hætta Isaksen, Terje Aasland and Mikkel Berg-Nordlie as themselves.

Story written by Evenitto from TMDB and the film catalogue

Trailer

Official trailer · TMDBYouTube

Cast and crew

  • Terje Haugenas Self
  • Sissel Stormo Holtanas Self
  • Elise Holtan Pavall Årbogenas Self
  • Lena Haugenas Self
  • Ella Marie Hætta Isaksenas Self
  • Terje Aaslandas Self
  • Mikkel Berg-Nordlieas Self

Photos: TMDB

Director
Håvard Bustnes
Written by
Johannes Vang, Håvard Bustnes, Kati Eriksen
Editing
Anders Teigen
Countries
Norway, Finland
Studios
UpNorth Film, Aurinko Film, Home River Media

Good to know

Running time
1 hour 40 minutes
Language
Norsk, Northern Sami
In German cinemas
From 1 December 2026

Questions

How long is Let Our Mountains Live?

1 hour 40 minutes. Most cinemas add 15 to 20 minutes of adverts and trailers first, so plan for about 2 hours.

Where can I see Let Our Mountains Live?

There is 1 screening at 1 cinema in 1 city. Pick your city above for the times.

What language is Let Our Mountains Live in?

Let Our Mountains Live is in Norsk and Northern Sami. A foreign-language film normally plays dubbed into German; many cinemas also show it in the original version (OV, OmU or OmeU).

Who is in Let Our Mountains Live?

Terje Haugen plays Self, with Sissel Stormo Holtan, Elise Holtan Pavall Årbogen, Lena Haugen, Ella Marie Hætta Isaksen and Terje Aasland.

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