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Sámi Drama 'Shut Up' Debuts at Cannes, Tackles Identity and Justice
9 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Sámi-led series 'Shut Up' nominated for International Emmy and Prix Europa
- Follows Sámi woman's search for truth after brutal rape in tight-knit community
- Revelation about local snow-cross champion's secret sexuality threatens to expose more
In the lead-up to the Cannes Film Festival next week, the Sámi-led drama series 'Shut Up' is set to make its international debut. The show, which has been nominated for the International Emmy and Prix Europa awards, follows the story of Elli Anne, a young Sámi woman whose world collapses after a brutal rape.
As Elli Anne searches for truth and justice within her tightly bound community, suspicion falls on Issat, a local snow-cross champion. However, the revelation about Issat's deeply-held secret—that he is queer—threatens to expose more than just the crime against Elli Anne.
The series, created by showrunners Silje Bürgin-Borch and Vegard Bjørsmo, has been praised for its authentic representation of the indigenous Sámi people and its ability to spark local dialogue around social issues, identity, and justice. Distributed by Norse Key Distribution, 'Shut Up' is set to bring these important conversations to the international stage.
