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STORIED PAST (Ages Teen 14+)

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KUUMBA UMBO / Birth of Form
A young boy befriends an African buffalo, but when tragedy strikes, he dedicates his life to commemorating his lost friend.
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Letter to a Pig
Frydenlund Hair Parlour
During World War II, a Norwegian family operates a hair parlor in attempts to maintain a sense of normalcy.
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Freedom Swimmer
Ali and His Miracle Sheep
When Ali's father left home to join the fight against ISIS, he promised to bring the boy along on his pilgrimage walk to sacrifice a sheep upon his return. After losing his father in battle, 9-year-old Ali is determined to embark on the 250-mile journey to Karbala with his sheep in honor of his father's memory.
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Experience stories from the past that tell us about who we are and where we have been. This collection focuses on memories of war, bravery, exodus, honor and maintaining a sense of self and culture with the knowledge of the very birth of form. 


For Ages Teen 14+ | 84 minutes | Presented in nonverbal and original languages with English subtitles


This program contains: Mature themes, depiction of war

Frydenlund Hair Parlour


Throughout World War II, a Norwegian family attempts for their hair parlor to stay open and operational for their customers. Maintaining a business is already a challenge, but in the midst of a war torn region, it nears impossible. Nonetheless, this family preservers to maintain a sense of normalcy in a world where everything seems to be going dangerously wrong.

  • Year
    2021
  • Runtime
    14 minutes
  • Language
    Norwegian
  • Country
    Norway
  • Premiere
    Midwest Premiere
  • Rating
    CONTENT DETAILS: Alcohol and/or other Controlled Substances and its Consumption, Dangerous and/or Risk Taking Behavior, Separation/Loss, Stressful Situations, Depictions of War
  • Note
    THEMES: Perseverance, Recognizing External Supports, Family / World War II
  • Director
    Hanne Berkaak
  • Screenwriter
    Hanne Berkaak
  • Producer
    Tonje Skar Reiersen, Lise Fearnley, Viviane Vanfleteren, Veerle Appelmans
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