Sami contemporary artist Gjert Rognli is behind an upcoming film trilogy, building on the success of its first part, 'Life is a two-way dream – Eallin lea guovttesuorat niehku', which premiered in 2019 and received a total of 91 awards. The second film has now premiered and won its first award, marking progress in the cinematic series. The second film, 'One day the sun will only shine for you – Soames beaivvi beaivváš báitá dušše fal dutnje', has premiered and won best scenography at the Sunset Boulevard Film Festival in Los Angeles.
According to major media reports, it has won five film awards in under a month. This film is the second in a trilogy based on the success of 'Life is a two-way dream', set in the same cinematic universe but with new elements and perspectives. It was shot in India, the USA, Jordan, Palestine, Israel, Italy, Iceland, and Sápmi, with footage collected over several years.
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Gjert Rognli describes the short film as a journey through our hedonistic and fragile present where the shadows of our actions stretch far into the future. Work on the third and final film is underway, with planned completion in 2028-29, according to major media reports.
A journey through our hedonistic and fragile present – where the shadows of our actions stretch far into the future.