Birita (FINNISH PREMIERE) - Lapinlahti Film Festival 2026

In Thorshavn, an entire family of theatre people are preparing to stage Shakespeare’s ‘King Lear’. But this time, everything is different. Everyone is gathered in a circle around Birita Mohr. The beloved actress and mother is now suffering from severe Alzheimer’s. Everyone is preparing for what will probably be her last role – with her son Búi Dam as director.

Búi Dam is also behind the film, which depicts the difficult process in a present and loving way. And he has succeeded in creating a film that is both deeply moving and completely unsentimental. But the project is not without its own dramatic turning points. Dam is asked to justify the ethical responsibility of allowing his mother to perform, while his father tries to balance his new role as her husband and carer. Meanwhile, the premiere date is fast approaching. ‘Birita’ is a film that goes straight to the heart and stays there.

Director: Búi Dam
Duration: 90 min
Language: faroeese
Subtitles: finnish
Production country: Faroe Islands
Year: 2026

Age: (S)

The screening is followed by a 30 minute Q&A session.

Maximum of two tickets per booking. Do not make multiple bookings for the same show. If you book a ticket but later encounter an obstacle, cancel the ticket well in advance using the link included in the email.

Garden Courtyard Screening Tent

The Garden Courtyard screening tent is dark and features elevated seating. The tent retains heat well, so please remember to stay hydrated and bring hearing protection if needed.

Please note that the use of alcohol or other intoxicating substances is prohibited inside the venue and throughout the festival area.

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