From the Balcony
Fra balkongen
“A space and time odyssey”
Synopsis
A journey through one year in the life of Ole and his family, living in Brochmannsgate 12A, Oslo, Norway, Europe, Earth, Universe. What if you would take a break from the rollercoaster called life and just sit and ask yourself: how did I get here? Do you live alone, with a family, or roommates? In a small village on the countryside or maybe in a big, foreign city? Was this the place you were supposed to be by now? And how do you keep going, even if you know that at some point the sun will burn out and everything around you will be gone forever?
Top Cast
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ole Giæver
- Screenplay & Story
- Ole Giæver
- Original Score
- Ola Fløttum
- Original Title
- Fra balkongen
- Country of Origin
- Norway
- Spoken Languages
- Norwegian
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Mer Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ole Giæver
Ole Giæver
Ola Fløttum
Øystein Mamen
Frida Eggum Michaelsen
Axel Helgeland, Maria Ekerhovd
Department Leadership Roster
Ole Giæver
Director
Ole Giæver
Writer
Frida Eggum Michaelsen
Editor
Maria Ekerhovd
Producer
Øystein Mamen
Director of Photography
Ola Fløttum
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for From the Balcony.
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Frequently Asked Questions About From the Balcony
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is From the Balcony about?
A journey through one year in the life of Ole and his family, living in Brochmannsgate 12A, Oslo, Norway, Europe, Earth, Universe. What if you would take a break from the rollercoaster called life and just sit and ask yourself: how did I get here? Do you live alone, with a family, or roommates? In a small village on the countryside or maybe in a big, foreign city? Was this the place you were supposed to be by now? And how do you keep going, even if you know that at some point the sun will burn out and everything around you will be gone forever?
Who directed From the Balcony?
From the Balcony was directed by Ole Giæver.
Who stars in From the Balcony?
The principal cast of From the Balcony includes Ole Giæver, Marte Magnusdotter Solem.
When was From the Balcony released and how long is it?
From the Balcony was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for From the Balcony?
The original motion picture soundtrack for From the Balcony was composed by Ola Fløttum.