Norsk filminstitutt

Mariann Sæther (42) is one of the best whitewater kayakers in the world. Since she was a teenager, she has challenged many norms and expectations of the society. When she becomes a mother, she is determined she can both be an extreme sports athlete and have a family. But is the life on the river really worth the risk?   

I Follow Rivers is a character driven film about life, death and finding balance in life. Filmed over a period of 7 years, it spans from intimate scenes from everyday life to spectacular scenes from the river, capturing both the joy and the sorrow. The film is told in observational style and through sequences of archive material.   

Production and distribution

Production Year:
2024
Production country:
Norway
Release date (national):
2024-09-13
Release date (international):
2024-09-13
Production company:
Field Productions AS
Financing company:
Norsk filminstitutt
Østnorsk Filmsenter
Fritt Ord Foundation
Filminvest AS
Fond for lyd og bilde
Producer:
Filip Christensen
Film consultant:
Klara Nilsson Grunning

Director

  • Barbora Hollan

     Barbora Hollan is a Norwegian-based photographer and documentary director. She studied creative documentary directing at the Norwegian Film School and fine arts photography at the Academy of Arts Architecture and Design in Prague. With a background in both fields, Barbora has a unique ability to capture authentic moments and emotions in her work. She specializes in the "one-woman-one-camera" approach, allowing her to work independently and create visually strong narratives. Her passion for extreme sports and the outdoors adds a dynamic element to her filmmaking and photography. I Follow Rivers is Barbora’s first feature-length documentary. 

    Barbora Hollan

Crew

Director:
Barbora Hollan
Camera:
Barbora Hollan
Editor:
Charles Griffin Gibson
Geir Rolandsen
Composer:
Fay Wildhagen

Technical information

Format:
DCP 2k
Screen ratio:
1:2,35
Sound format:
Dolby Atmos
Length in min's:
90'
Language:
Norwegian
English
German
Subtitles:
English

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