Those Who Kept the Light (2022)

Directed by Nastja Säde Rönkkö

Cinematography by Aake Kivalo

Produced by Nastja Säde Rönkkö in cooperation with The Finnish Cultural Institute in Denmark, The Finnish-Norwegian Cultural Institute, The Nordic Culture Fund, Nordisk Kulturfond, AVEK, The Finnish Cultural Foundation, Taike Arts Promotion Centre Finland and Tönne von Christierson’s foundation, Ulla and Erik Hoff-Clausens Family foundation and Fritt Ord and Bergesenstiftelsen

Commissioned by Kunsthal Rønnebæksholm and co-commissioned by Kulturbyrået Mesén

Those Who Kept the Light, explores the importance of vulnerability, care and collective memory through myth and narrative. Within the wider framework of the climate crisis and the role of the ocean's fragile ecosystems, the project explores the collective mindset of anxiety and hope through and within epic and barren Nordic landscapes.

Exhibitions at Chart Art Fair 2022, Kunsthalle Seinäjoki 2024, Turku Art Museum 2024

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