COOL (News from Belarus)
Synopsis
In this cinematic zine, directors scattered all over the world adapt to screen hilarious and poignant Belarusian news stories. Featuring phone thieves, TikTok storks, the tiniest castle in the world, and victims of the depression epidemic.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-08-07
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Slava Abelyan
Vasily Petrovich (segment "Ostap")
Andrey Apanovich
Ganesha (segment "Depression?")
Yulya Astrovskaya
Self (segment "A Blissful House on the Water")
Timur Batdalov
Ostap (segment "Ostap")
Ilja Bozhko
Man (segment "Sugar")
Brian Bell
Hank (segment "I love me")
Ihar Chyshchenia
Self (segment "25% of Minsk Residents Have Depression")
Cristopher W. Croton
Saroka (segment "Story 26")
Anna Den
Teenager (segment "Belarusian Man Began to Pleasure Self")
Andrey Freyman
Black Policeman (segment "Man Began to Pleasure Self")
Ari Gold
Shlomo (segment "I Love Me")
Daniela Hanusova
Self (segment "Pohlednice")
Radu Jude
Self (segment "A Belarusian Stork")
Lika Kareva
Woman (segment "Ostap")
Andrey Kashpersky
Man (segment "Sugar")
Kinostranets
Policeman #2 (segment "Belarusian Man Began to Pleasure Self")
Nikolay Konov
Policeman #3 (segment "Belarusian Man Began to Pleasure Self")
Nikita Lavretski
Leonid Boulianov (segment "Nano")
Release History & Theatrical Window
Northern Lights Nordic-Baltic Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ari Gold, Pierre Léon, Viktor Lebedev, Ihar Chyshchenia, Osman Nabiev, Victoria Zenchuk, Radu Jude, Antos Sivyh, Aglaya Yunova, Michelle G. Stratton, Nikita Lavretski, Yulya Astrovskaya, Andrey Kashpersky, Waja Shchipko, Christopher Small, Tamara Granatkina, Timur Nedved, Pavel Nedzvedz, Vladislav Novozhilov, Masha Herz
- Screenplay & Story
- Anton Serenkov, Anna Den, Ari Gold, Andrey Kashpersky, Viktor Lebedev, Michelle G. Stratton
- Original Score
- Vladislav Novozhilov, Ethan Gold
- Original Title
- COOL (News from Belarus)
- Country of Origin
- Belarus
- Spoken Languages
- Belarusian, Czech, English, French, Russian
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Production Studios
- ViA Media, Grack Films, Barberousse Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ari Gold, Pierre Léon, Viktor Lebedev, Ihar Chyshchenia, Osman Nabiev, Victoria Zenchuk, Radu Jude, Antos Sivyh, Aglaya Yunova, Michelle G. Stratton, Nikita Lavretski, Yulya Astrovskaya, Andrey Kashpersky, Waja Shchipko, Christopher Small, Tamara Granatkina, Timur Nedved, Pavel Nedzvedz, Vladislav Novozhilov, Masha Herz
Anton Serenkov, Anna Den, Ari Gold, Andrey Kashpersky, Viktor Lebedev, Michelle G. Stratton
Vladislav Novozhilov, Ethan Gold
Nikita Lavretski
Department Leadership Roster
Ari Gold
Director
Pierre Léon
Director
Viktor Lebedev
Director
Ihar Chyshchenia
Director
Osman Nabiev
Director
Victoria Zenchuk
Director
Radu Jude
Director
Antos Sivyh
Director
Aglaya Yunova
Director
Michelle G. Stratton
Director
Nikita Lavretski
Director
Yulya Astrovskaya
Director
Andrey Kashpersky
Director
Waja Shchipko
Director
Christopher Small
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About COOL (News from Belarus)
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What is COOL (News from Belarus) about?
In this cinematic zine, directors scattered all over the world adapt to screen hilarious and poignant Belarusian news stories. Featuring phone thieves, TikTok storks, the tiniest castle in the world, and victims of the depression epidemic.
Who directed COOL (News from Belarus)?
COOL (News from Belarus) was directed by Ari Gold, Pierre Léon, Viktor Lebedev, Ihar Chyshchenia, Osman Nabiev, Victoria Zenchuk, Radu Jude, Antos Sivyh, Aglaya Yunova, Michelle G. Stratton, Nikita Lavretski, Yulya Astrovskaya, Andrey Kashpersky, Waja Shchipko, Christopher Small, Tamara Granatkina, Timur Nedved, Pavel Nedzvedz, Vladislav Novozhilov, Masha Herz.
Who stars in COOL (News from Belarus)?
The principal cast of COOL (News from Belarus) includes Slava Abelyan, Andrey Apanovich, Yulya Astrovskaya, Timur Batdalov, Ilja Bozhko.
When was COOL (News from Belarus) released and how long is it?
COOL (News from Belarus) was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 2h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for COOL (News from Belarus)?
The original motion picture soundtrack for COOL (News from Belarus) was composed by Vladislav Novozhilov, Ethan Gold.