What happens when Indigenous lands are exploited for enormous profits, while the local people are left empty-handed? The film about the cryolite mines in Kalaallit Nunaat (Greenland) reveals an economic history that casts new light on Denmark’s colonial legacy. This is not just a Kalaallit Nunaat story, but a universal tale of ongoing colonization of Indigenous territories, exploitation, and resistance. 

At a time when political leaders like Donald Trump can suggest buying Kalaallit Nunaat as if it were for sale, it becomes even more crucial to amplify Kalaallit Nunaat voices and stories. The film has sparked debate in Denmark by challenging national narratives, which is precisely why it's important to screen it at Riddu Riđđu. For us, it has always been essential to tell our own stories, on our own terms. 

The film will be introduced by Naja Dyrendom Graugaard and followed by a conversation with her and filmmaker Aka Hansen. This will be a political and personal screening – don’t miss it! 

About The White Gold of Greenland: 

The film tells the story of cryolite extracted from Kalaallit Nunaat, which generated immense wealth—though the vast majority of that wealth ended up outside Kalaallit Nunaat. By tracing the history of cryolite and following the money trail, the filmmakers reveal how Greenland has been far more economically valuable to Danish society—and especially to a small group of Danes—than is often acknowledged in history books. In short, the filmmakers aim to challenge the myth of Kalaallit Nunaat as an eternal financial burden. 

The filmmakers emphasize that this specific story of the cryolite mine and the flow of money also illustrates how colonization of other lands generally takes place. They explore both the physical and psychological consequences for the people living with the aftermath of colonization.