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Beneath the Silence: Oro Jaska Confronts Trauma, Identity, and Injustice in Sámi Communities
28. Oct 2025 | johnniejae.com
Powerful, timely, and unflinchingly honest, the critically acclaimed Sámi/Norwegian youth series Shut Up (Oro Jaska) is breaking new ground in Indigenous storytelling. Addressing complex issues such as sexual assault, queer identity, and the silence that often surrounds such topics in Indigenous communities, the series has resonated with audiences and critics alike.

Now, Shut Up (Oro Jaska) is poised for broader international recognition, with a nomination for Best Limited Series at the prestigious 2025 Rockie Awards, part of the Banff World Media Festival taking place June 9 in Banff, Alberta, Canada. 

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