Med Roald Amundsens Nordpolsekspedition til første vinterkvarter
1923
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 0.6 out of 10
You are here:
Their Frozen Dream
Representation Score
4.2/10
Fair
1997
Director
Jan Troell
Runtime
61 minutes
Average Rating
No ratings yetNew Showbiz Analysis
Jan Troell’s documentary offers a sophisticated historical perspective that moves beyond simple biography. It excels by integrating the Sámi people into the social landscape, providing a post-colonial lens that challenges standard Eurocentric accounts of the 19th century. The film also provides a meaningful critique of institutional power by focusing on the Laestadian movement, which highlights the tension between centralized religious authority and grassroots communal spirituality. While the film lacks LGBTQ+ representation and modern gender politics, its strength lies in its nuanced portrayal of indigenous presence and female spiritual ability to act.
Category Breakdown
Does Their Frozen Dream have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film focuses on the historical and spiritual lives of Lars Levi Laestadius and his wife, Maria. There are no representations of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth characters.
How does Their Frozen Dream portray gender?
The film avoids the 'silent wife' stereotype by highlighting Maria’s internal spiritual journey. It provides a nuanced look at her partnership with Lars Levi within the constraints of 19th-century society.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Their Frozen Dream?
Significant depth is given to the Sámi people within the Swedish social landscape. The narrative acknowledges the tensions between the indigenous population and the Swedish state and church.
How does Their Frozen Dream represent religion and culture?
The film deconstructs religious hierarchies by portraying the Laestadian revival. It critiques institutionalized Lutheran authority in favor of a visceral, communal spiritual experience.
Does Their Frozen Dream include disability representation?
There are no prominent depictions of visible or invisible disabilities that serve as central narrative drivers in this work.
Present on Screen
- Provides a complex, post-colonial depiction of the Sámi people and their cultural presence.
- Challenges institutional religious authority through the lens of the Laestadian revival.
- Highlights Maria's spiritual journey and internal ability to act.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth characters.
- Does not address disability representation within the historical narrative.
- Adheres to 19th-century social structures rather than actively challenging masculine leadership clichés.
Official Synopsis
Poetic documentary about the polar expedition of S. A. Andrée which Troell had previously dramatized in "Ingenjör Andrées luftfärd" (1982).
Where to Watch
Find another title
Type to search for movies. Use arrow keys to navigate suggestions, Enter to select or search, Escape to close.
Similar Movies
Encounters at the End of the World
2007
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 4.9 out of 10
Luftskipet «Norge»s flukt over Polhavet
1926
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 0.2 out of 10
The Great White Silence
1924
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 0.2 out of 10
In the Shadow of the Pole
1928
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 2.5 out of 10
90° South
1933
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 0.2 out of 10
Land of Dreams
1988
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 1.2 out of 10
Brise-glace
1990
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 4.8 out of 10
Rate this Movie
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!
Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.