The Door
Synopsis
Shortly after the nuclear Chornobyl disaster in 1986, a father risks his life and returns to his deserted apartment to retrieve his front door.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Galway Film Fleadh
Festival / Special Debut
February 15, 2013
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Juanita Wilson
- Screenplay & Story
- Juanita Wilson, Svetlana Alexievich
- Original Score
- Brian Doyle
- Original Title
- The Door
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, Ukraine
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- Octagon Films, ESSE Production House
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Juanita Wilson
Juanita Wilson, Svetlana Alexievich
Brian Doyle
Tim Fleming
Nathan Nugent
James Flynn, Louise Curran
Department Leadership Roster
Juanita Wilson
Writer
Juanita Wilson
Director
Tim Fleming
Director of Photography
James Flynn
Producer
Louise Curran
Producer
Nathan Nugent
Editor
Gala Otenko
Costume Design
Brian Doyle
Original Music Composer
Susie Cullen
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Door
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Door about?
Shortly after the nuclear Chornobyl disaster in 1986, a father risks his life and returns to his deserted apartment to retrieve his front door.
Who directed The Door?
The Door was directed by Juanita Wilson.
Who stars in The Door?
The principal cast of The Door includes Igor Sigov, Juliette Gering, Liliya Grechk, Vahtang Tchhaitze, Viktor Shur.
When was The Door released and how long is it?
The Door was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 17m.
Who composed the musical score for The Door?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Door was composed by Brian Doyle.
Is The Door based on a book or true story?
The Door is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Svetlana Alexievich".