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Mother of Snow Cranes

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Over 90 years old Ellen Vuosalo has lived many lives. First as a Finnish immigrant in Canada, then as a zoology student in California and finally as a mother of snow cranes in Iran. Iiris Härmä's Mother of Snow Cranes tells the story of an incredible woman's extraordinary life, from love to tragedy to revolution. It is a story about nature, humanity, and the role of women in both the West and Iranian culture. Or as Ellen herself says " What a life! What a world!"
  • Year
    2024
  • Runtime
    78 minutes
  • Language
    English, Finnish, Persian
  • Country
    Finland
  • Director
    Iiris Härmä
  • Screenwriter
    Iiris Härmä
  • Producer
    Visa Koiso-Kanttila
  • Cast
    Ellen Vuosalo
  • Cinematographer
    Visa Koiso-Kanttila
  • Editor
    Tuuli Kuittinen
  • Sound Design
    Janne Laine
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