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The Fight for Greenland

2020-03-17 kl 90m
Documentary
The world's largest island has been part of Denmark since 1721, but a significant majority of the 56.000 inhabitants now want independence. They feel their culture and language is threatened and is the main reason for the many suicides among young people. But the Danish speaking Greenlanders feel discriminated and want to keep the ties to Denmark. The film follows four strong young Greenlanders, who each in their own way insist on taking responsibility for the future of their country. The documentary explores the difficult balance between the right to self-determination and xenophobic nationalism. Between traditional culture and globalization.

Director

Kenneth Sorento

Producer

Ulrik Gutkin

Music

Uno Helmersson

Cinematography

Kenneth Sorento

Editor

Peter Winther

Sound Designer

Mathias Dehn Middelhart

politics identity language greenland

Status

Released

Countries

  • Denmark
  • Greenland
  • Norway

Companies

  • Copenhagen Film Company Short & Doc