I Have to Run
Synopsis
A gay artist flees the repressive laws and war in Russia to go to Berlin, leaving his boyfriend behind. Meanwhile, life in Berlin turns out to be less inclusive he had expected.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Lovers Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oleg Hristolübskiy
- Screenplay & Story
- Oleg Hristolübskiy, Sergey Davydov
- Original Score
- Artem Klimenko
- Original Title
- I Have to Run
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, Russian
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- Oleg Khristoliubskii Produktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oleg Hristolübskiy
Oleg Hristolübskiy, Sergey Davydov
Artem Klimenko
Stanisław Szawernowski
Darya Susak
Oleg Hristolübskiy
Department Leadership Roster
Oleg Hristolübskiy
Director
Oleg Hristolübskiy
Screenplay
Oleg Hristolübskiy
Producer
Sergey Davydov
Screenplay
Darya Susak
Editor
Stanisław Szawernowski
Director of Photography
Arina Slobodianik
Production Design
Laura Hübner
Production Design
Artem Klimenko
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About I Have to Run
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What is I Have to Run about?
A gay artist flees the repressive laws and war in Russia to go to Berlin, leaving his boyfriend behind. Meanwhile, life in Berlin turns out to be less inclusive he had expected.
Who directed I Have to Run?
I Have to Run was directed by Oleg Hristolübskiy.
Who stars in I Have to Run?
The principal cast of I Have to Run includes Konstantin Frank, Daniil Kremkin, Alex Lee, Elisabeth Heckel.
When was I Have to Run released and how long is it?
I Have to Run was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 19m.
Who composed the musical score for I Have to Run?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Have to Run was composed by Artem Klimenko.