Kine Boman
Date of Birth:
6 February 1973, Vänersborg, Sweden
Birth Name:
Ann-Christin Boman
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Kine Boman, born in Sweden, 1973, has been engaged professionally in documentary filming since 2001. Her debut as a director was with the documentary The Only Image of My Father, first presented at the Göteborg International Film Festival, Sweden, 2004. Herdswoman, which had its premiere during 2008, is her second film focusing on women, identity and indigenous rights. The documentary Herdswoman has been awarded during 2008 with the Documentary Film Prize at the Nordic Filmdays in Luebeck, Germany. The film has also received an Audience Award in Norway and Best Esthetic Award in Nepal.
Herdswoman Hjordeliv 
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We encounter three Sami women and their lives with the reindeer herds. Aina, Elisabeth and Lisa belong to different generations. Their stories reflect life in Sápmi (Lapland) and the transition from nomadic existence to modern society. The film relates their pleasure in working with the reindeer. They live with and for their herds. When a court case questions their ancient rights to the reindeers' pasture their life as reindeer keepers is at risk.
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