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Let the River Flow

7.0(21)20231h 58m
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Where to watch Let the River Flow in Denmark

Let the River Flow is available to rent or buy on Viaplay, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Rakuten TV and SF Anytime in Denmark. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 11 June 2026.

About Let the River Flow

Let the River Flow is a 2023 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Ole Giæver, starring Ella Marie Hætta Isaksen, Gard Emil Elvenes and Sofia Jannok. It has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 21 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Let the River Flow in Denmark — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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Overview

During summer 1979, Ester moves to Alta in Northern Norway to begin teaching at an elementary school. Like many Sámi at the time, she is ashamed of her heritage and conceals her ethnicity. Ester goes to great lengths to fit in, even joining in with the derogatory jokes. When her cousin Mikkhal takes her to a camp by the Alta River, where people are demonstrating against the building of a dam, Ester learns how the fight for the river is also a revolt against the years of brutal racism and discrimination against her people. After a major confrontation with the police, Mikkhal and some other Sámi decide to go to Oslo to hunger strike in front of the Parliament. Knowing what is at stake, Ester realises it is time to make a stand…

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Themes & keywords

protestorsindigenous peoplessami peoplehydroelectric dam

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Let the River Flow in Denmark?+

In Denmark, Let the River Flow is available to rent or buy on Viaplay, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Rakuten TV and SF Anytime. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Let the River Flow on Netflix?+

Let the River Flow is not on Netflix in Denmark right now.

How long is Let the River Flow?+

Let the River Flow has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).

Who stars in Let the River Flow?+

Let the River Flow stars Ella Marie Hætta Isaksen, Gard Emil Elvenes, Sofia Jannok, Beaska Niillas and Marie Kvernmo.

When did Let the River Flow come out?+

Let the River Flow is a 2023 movie directed by Ole Giæver.

What genre is Let the River Flow?+

Let the River Flow is Drama film.

Who directed Let the River Flow?+

Let the River Flow was directed by Ole Giæver.

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