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Birds in the Earth (2018): Cast

Birds in the Earth (2018) movie poster

Birds in the Earth is a 2018 short drama directed by Marja Helander, starring Katja Haarla and Birit Haarla. It runs 11 minutes.

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Birds in the Earth (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
11 min
Director
Marja Helander
Genre
Drama
Original language
Finnish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Birds in the Earth About?

The premise of Birds in the Earth without spoilers.

Two Sami dance students, Birit and Katja Haarla, embark on a journey through the villages and forests of Sápmi. Their performance takes them to the centers of power, exploring the contrasting perspectives of nature and Western culture. The film uses sharp humor to examine this dynamic and the challenges faced by Sami youth.

Birds in the Earth Themes & Keywords

· 24 tags
  • ballerina
  • ballet dancing
  • ballet dancer
  • lapland finland
  • sami
  • ownership
  • culture
  • identity
  • self identity
  • seasonal changes
  • culture clash
  • wilderness
+12 more
  • forest
  • swamp
  • pond
  • rural
  • periphery
  • land
  • gas station
  • stuffed animal
  • lasso
  • critical
  • folk costume
  • ballet dancer as protagonist
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Cast & crew

Birds in the Earth Cast

Katja Haarla leads the cast, with Birit Haarla. Directed by Marja Helander.

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Birds in the Earth Also Known As

Also known as “Пташки Землі”.

Also known as
  • Пташки Землі

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FAQ

Birds in the Earth FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Birds in the Earth, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Birds in the Earth?

Birds in the Earth runs 11 minutes.

When was Birds in the Earth released?

Birds in the Earth was released on March 9, 2018.

Who directed Birds in the Earth?

Birds in the Earth was directed by Marja Helander.

Who is in the cast of Birds in the Earth?

Birds in the Earth stars Katja Haarla and Birit Haarla.

Does Birds in the Earth have a post-credit scene?

No. Birds in the Earth has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Birds in the Earth in?

The original language of Birds in the Earth is Finnish.

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