What cultural spaces emerge when a city tries to reinvent itself? This question drives our exploration of Kiruna’s non-profit cultural scene during the relocation of the city centre, as it shifts from a grassroots community-centered movement to a new cultural house operated by a municipal corporation.

Milly Sundberg
Selma Plogsties
Javiera Garretón

Jonas Pietikäinen

Viktor Krutrök

André has a background as a cultural organizer, including the Aurinkofesti festival in Tärendö, outside Pajala, and the documentary film club DocLounge in Umeå. André’s latest film, Alone Through Iran, has won several awards at festivals worldwide, and its trailer has been viewed more than 40 million times.


The film is produced by Lampray AB in co-production with Fango Produktion & Filmpool Nord. With support from Film i Västerbotten, Filmregion Sydost & The Swedish Arts Grants Committee