A Sámi woman tries to convince the Swedish Tax Agency that she has the right to make a tax deduction for the purchase of a dog. Why doesn't the Swedish authority understand that Rikke is a herding tool and not a pet?
A short documentary about cultural clashes and the struggle to practice Sámi culture in today's Sweden.
Original title:
Svonni vs Skatteverket
Director:
Maria Fredriksson
Cinematography:
Pia Lehto
Music:
Crille Olsson/ Arvid Lind
Others:
Editors: Maria Fredriksson, Frederik V Thelander
Production:
Ballad Film: Ina Holmqvist
Dialogue:
Swedish, Sami
Subtitles:
German
Clearance of minors:
0 years
Licensed territory:
Germany, Austria, Switzerland
Topics:
Work, Family, Films made by Women, Foreign Countries, Sociocritical, Childhood, Comedy, Satire, Animals, Economy