Mother of Snow Cranes

Mother of Snow Cranes 2024 Directed by Iiris Härmä Kurkien äiti

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!"

Country Finland

Production Country Finland

Language Finnish

Spoken Languages English , Finnish , Persian

Gnere Documentary

Production Company Guerilla Films Oy

Release Date 27 September 2024

78 mins