All Aboard! The Sleigh Ride

Set in Karasjok, Norway, a location situated 200 miles above the Arctic Circle, BBC Four mounts a stationary camera on a classic reindeer sleigh to embark on an enchanting voyage through the Arctic’s icy expanse. This journey traces an old postal route, offering a glimpse into the traditional lifestyle of the Sami people, the indigenous inhabitants of northern Scandinavia, for whom reindeer herding is still a vital practice. The film intentionally maintains a leisurely pace, as the reindeer lead us on a remarkable two-hour expedition over rolling snowy hills, through birch woodlands, across a frozen lake, and past authentic Sami communities.