Johannes Vang 

Johannes Vang is a North Sami director and producer from Ráisa in Troms. 

Through his films, he aims to depict Sami, Kven, and Northern Norwegian culture, identity, and society. 

As a self-taught filmmaker, he seeks to get close to the human experience through both fiction and documentary. 

North Sami is his third language, and he actively uses it both as a cinematic tool and for his own learning. 

More Than Just Mountains – Short Film (2025) 

More Than Just Mountains follows two young Sami activists during the Fosen protests in Oslo. Despite the Norwegian Supreme Court ruling that the 151 wind turbines on the Fosen peninsula were built illegally, the government has not acted on the verdict. The film documents the activists' struggle — from a major demonstration in the capital to the courtroom, where they continue to fight for their cause. This is about more than just mountains; it is about human rights, and about the survival of Sami culture and identity. 

More Than Just Mountains – Short Film (28 minutes) 

Screening: Friday, June 27, 18:00–19:30 
Venue: Alta Cinema (Markedsgata 3) 

A conversation will follow the screening with filmmaker Johannes Vang (Aurinko Film AS) and the General Secretary of the Sami Church Council, Kristina Labba. 

Free admission for all registered participants of Sami Church Days.  

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