Extinction
Extinção
Synopsis
The end of the Cold War did not bring about a definitive thaw in the former republics of the Soviet Union, so that today there are several frozen conflicts, unresolved for decades, in that vast territory. As in Transnistria, an unrecognized state, seceded from Moldova since 1990. Kolja is a silent witness of how borders and bureaucracy shape the lives of citizens, finally forced to lose their identity.
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Type: Clip • Published 2018-04-24
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Salomé Lamas
- Screenplay & Story
- Ryszard Kapuściński, Salomé Lamas
- Original Score
- Andreia Pinto Correia
- Original Title
- Extinção
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Romanian, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Lamaland, Mengamuk Films, Walla Collective, Screen Miguel Nabinho, Bikini Films, O Som e a Fúria
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Salomé Lamas
Ryszard Kapuściński, Salomé Lamas
Andreia Pinto Correia
Jorge Piquer Rodríguez
Telmo Churro, Francisco Moreira
Michel Balagué, Fabienne Martinot, Sofia Bénard, Eugénio Marques, Miguel Nabinho
Department Leadership Roster
Michel Balagué
Producer
Fabienne Martinot
Producer
Sofia Bénard
Producer
Eugénio Marques
Producer
Miguel Nabinho
Producer
Miguel Martins
Producer
Paulo Américo
Producer
Ariana Couvinha
Producer
Tiago Matos
Producer
Marcin Malaszczak
Producer
Cristina Almeida
Producer
Vera Amaro
Producer
Salomé Lamas
Director
Telmo Churro
Editor
Francisco Moreira
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Extinction
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What is Extinction about?
The end of the Cold War did not bring about a definitive thaw in the former republics of the Soviet Union, so that today there are several frozen conflicts, unresolved for decades, in that vast territory. As in Transnistria, an unrecognized state, seceded from Moldova since 1990. Kolja is a silent witness of how borders and bureaucracy shape the lives of citizens, finally forced to lose their identity.
Who directed Extinction?
Extinction was directed by Salomé Lamas.
Who stars in Extinction?
The principal cast of Extinction includes Christoph Both-Asmus, Kolja Kravchenko.
When was Extinction released and how long is it?
Extinction was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Extinction?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Extinction was composed by Andreia Pinto Correia.
Is Extinction based on a book or true story?
Extinction is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Ryszard Kapuściński".