Ritual for the Rainbow (Short Film)

“Ritual for the Rainbow” is a story about four preteens who live outside of society’s safety nets due to domestic violence. Ariel, Rupi, Liisa, and Hemmo make a living by shooting rats at a junkyard and collecting empty bottles. They lack role models and authority figures until they meet a Wiccan who organizes rituals to teach them confidence and how to combat violence and patriarchy — for a fee, of course.

Candy for life! Magic in color!

UPCOMING SCREENINGS:
24.6. – 31.8.2024 Kaupunkiolohuone, Pori, Finland
25.7.2024 Kino Bled, Bled, Slovenia
15.8.2024 Suomen Elokuvasäätiö Kino K13, Helsinki, Finland
23.8.2024 Lytham International Film Festival, Lytham, UK

Original soundtrack cassette now available via online shop.

Project Type: Narrative Short
Genres: Drama, Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy, Magical realism
Runtime: 18 minutes 35 seconds

Director, Cinematographer, Writer, Music: Sami Sänpäkkilä
Starring: Emilia Yli-Pukka, Ilona Malte-Colliard, Seela Minder, Miisa Koivuaho-Sormunen, Ida Sofia Fleming
Art Director: Anne-Mari Musturi
Gaffer: Sara Aaltio
Sound Design: Jaakko Niemelä
Lighting Technician: Elise Peltola
Catering: Pasi Salmi
Co-starring: Elissa Määttänen, Kalevi Suopursu

PAST SCREENINGS:
March 6th and 8th 2024, Tampere Film Festival, Finland