Time for Common Rudd

Time for Common Rudd (1944) is a documentary film directed by Arne Sucksdorff.

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.

Cast

Gunnar Johansson

Speaker (voice)