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Je'vida

2023·Movie
1h 39min
76
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace2
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy8
  • Nostalgia8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Society, the mind, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

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.
Indigenous DramaCultural HeritageMemory & IdentitySlow-Burn NarrativeSámi CultureIntergenerational TraumaContemplativePsychological DepthPoignantSocial Commentary

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Je'vida legally?

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Is Je'vida worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 86%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Je'vida?

1 h 39 min

Je'vida runs 1 h 39 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Je'vida?

Critics86
Audiences71

Not quite. Critics rate Je'vida higher (86) than audiences (71). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Je'vida in?

FinnishNorthern Sami

It was made in Finnish, with some Northern Sami. Produced in Finland.

In how many countries can I watch Je'vida?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Je'vida in 18 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.