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New short film Bálggis follows the young generation of Sámi artists

Arts Promotion Centre Finland,
18 August 2023, Finland

Bálggis is a portrait of three Sámi artists from a marginal art form. The short documentary features circus artist Aleksi Niittyvuopio, graffiti artist Sámi Hustler and comic book artist Sunna Kitti. The film is directed by Auri Ahola, Provincial Artist of Sámi Culture, and produced by Arts Promotion Centre Finland.

https://www.taike.fi/en/press-releases/new-short-film-balggis-follows-young-generation-sami-artists

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