West/East
Lääne/Vostok
Synopsis
We follow Russian inhabitants of Estonia as they travel to Russia. Their crossing of the border takes them through a geographical space marked by tensions between two ethnic groups, while the Russian-Ukrainian war reignites old fears.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elia Canevascini
- Screenplay & Story
- Jaan Kaplinski
- Original Title
- Lääne/Vostok
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- Estonian, Russian
- Runtime
- 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elia Canevascini
Jaan Kaplinski
Liam Emmerechts
Matilde Casari
Elia Canevascini
Department Leadership Roster
Elia Canevascini
Director
Elia Canevascini
Producer
Liam Emmerechts
Director of Photography
Matilde Casari
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About West/East
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is West/East about?
We follow Russian inhabitants of Estonia as they travel to Russia. Their crossing of the border takes them through a geographical space marked by tensions between two ethnic groups, while the Russian-Ukrainian war reignites old fears.
Who directed West/East?
West/East was directed by Elia Canevascini.
Who stars in West/East?
The principal cast of West/East includes Ronald Pelin, Christina Daous.
When was West/East released and how long is it?
West/East was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 10m.
Is West/East based on a book or true story?
West/East is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Jaan Kaplinski".