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A database of Finno-Ugric films: the films are in Finno-Ugric languages, mostly feature themes related to the Finno-Ugric minority and are made mostly by Finno-Ugric creators.
[[File:Linda-Maria-Saar-FUFF-2020.jpg|thumb]]  Developed by the Finno-Ugric Film Forum https://fuff.ee/, the [https://sufa.ee/ Soome-Ugri Filmiandmebaas] is a dedicated platform for documenting films in Finno-Ugric languages, often created by Finno-Ugric filmmakers and exploring themes central to their cultures. The database compiles production details, creator credits, release information, and viewing options, making it an essential tool for researchers, filmmakers, and enthusiasts alike. It reflects a deep commitment to preserving and promoting the unique cinematic heritage of Finno-Ugric communities.


A large portion of this collection comes from the Finno-Ugric Film Database (Soome-Ugri Filmiandmebaas) which belongs to the Finno-Ugric-Film-Foundation.
The Finno-Ugric Dataspace contributes to the enrichment of this resource by translating the original web-based relational database into a structured, semantic graph. This ongoing process—led by curators Daniel Antal and Anna Márta Mester—aims to improve searchability, multilingual access, and integration with broader cultural datasets. [[Item:Q4054|Browse the collection →]]


The collection is currently curated by Daniel Antal and Anna Márta Mester.
==== Feature films ====
* [[Item:Q4079|Celestial Wives of the Meadow Mari]]: A Russian drama directed by Aleksei Fedorchenko, filmed in the Mari language and inspired by traditional folklore (2012).


In the database, the collection page is [[Item:Q4054|Finno-Ugric Film Database]]
==== Documentaries ====
[[Item:Q4108|Browse the documentary collection →]]


==== Original collection ====
* [[Item:Q4088|The Land of Love]]: A Nenets-language documentary by Liivo Niglas (2014).
* [[Item:Q4101|Tõnis Day in Setumaal]]: An Estonian language television documentary by Maie Maasikas (1993).


* [[Item:Q4079|Celestial Wives of the Meadow Mari]]
==== Short films ====
* [[Item:Q4088|The land of love]]
[[Item:Q4109|Browse the short film collection →]]
* [[Item:Q4096|The Afflicted Animal]]
 
* [[Item:Q4096|The Afflicted Animal]]: A Northern Sámi short film by Egil Pedersen (2016).
* [[Item:Q4100|To Speak is to Resist]]: A Komi-language short film by Taawetti Erkinpoika Myrskyvalkea (2024).
 
==== Newsreels & Archives ====
[[Item:Q4106|Browse the audiovisual archive collection →]]

Latest revision as of 16:26, 20 April 2025

Developed by the Finno-Ugric Film Forum https://fuff.ee/, the Soome-Ugri Filmiandmebaas is a dedicated platform for documenting films in Finno-Ugric languages, often created by Finno-Ugric filmmakers and exploring themes central to their cultures. The database compiles production details, creator credits, release information, and viewing options, making it an essential tool for researchers, filmmakers, and enthusiasts alike. It reflects a deep commitment to preserving and promoting the unique cinematic heritage of Finno-Ugric communities.

The Finno-Ugric Dataspace contributes to the enrichment of this resource by translating the original web-based relational database into a structured, semantic graph. This ongoing process—led by curators Daniel Antal and Anna Márta Mester—aims to improve searchability, multilingual access, and integration with broader cultural datasets. Browse the collection →

Feature films

Documentaries

Browse the documentary collection →

Short films

Browse the short film collection →

Newsreels & Archives

Browse the audiovisual archive collection →