Time for Common Rudd (1944)

• Documentary

Also known as Reindeer Time and Inheritance, this 9-minute short by Arne Sucksdorff documents the Sámi people’s autumn migration as they guide their reindeer herds back to the forest lands. Blending ethnographic observation with lyrical nature imagery, the film follows the reindeer through mountain landscapes, calving, herding, and branding, underscoring the deep interdependence of humans, animals, and the northern environment.

Release date

August 21, 1944

Runtime

9m

Language

SV

Director

Arne Sucksdorff

Status

Released