About the film
Folktales is a documentary film directed and produced by Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady. It follows teenagers at a folk high school in Norway as they grow, relying on one another and a pack of sled dogs. The film is listed with Norway and the United States as its countries, and its languages are English and Norwegian.
Its runtime is 106 minutes. The entry gives a 2026 year and a January 1, 2026 release date, while the supplied summary describes it as a 2025 documentary film. Heidi Ewing is the maker named for the entry.
Folktales centers on youth, communal dependence, and a Norwegian school setting, making its premise easy to identify for viewers browsing documentary films about adolescence, education, or relationships formed in demanding environments. The official site listed is its Wikipedia page.
Who it is for
It suits viewers interested in teenagers, Norwegian settings, folk schools, and documentaries about people relying on each other. The English and Norwegian languages serve audiences comfortable with either language.
Worth knowing
- Teenagers are central subjects
- Set at a folk high school
- Features a pack of sled dogs
- English and Norwegian languages
- 106-minute runtime
Before you press play
- Includes Norwegian-language material
- Premise centers on a specific school setting
The short of it
Folktales presents adolescent growth through a Norwegian folk high school and shared reliance on sled dogs. Its two-language presentation and 106-minute length suit viewers open to an international youth documentary.