Luben & Elena
Synopsis
Deeply rooted in artistic families, young Luben Boykov and Elena Popova escape the repressions of communist Bulgaria and find refuge on the island of Newfoundland in 1990. With their 2-year-old daughter and sixty dollars they begin to build a new life. At the height of what many would define as success, they leap again, understanding that the greatest risk for art, and for love, is taking it for granted.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ellie Yonova
- Screenplay & Story
- Ellie Yonova, Wanda Nolan
- Original Score
- Jeff Johnston
- Original Title
- Luben & Elena
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- Bulgarian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ellie Yonova
Ellie Yonova, Wanda Nolan
Jeff Johnston
Svetoslav Mihaylov, Ellie Yonova
Hannele Halm
Annette Clarke
Department Leadership Roster
Svetoslav Mihaylov
Director of Photography
Hannele Halm
Editor
Ellie Yonova
Writer
Ellie Yonova
Director
Annette Clarke
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all ages.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Luben & Elena
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What is Luben & Elena about?
Deeply rooted in artistic families, young Luben Boykov and Elena Popova escape the repressions of communist Bulgaria and find refuge on the island of Newfoundland in 1990. With their 2-year-old daughter and sixty dollars they begin to build a new life. At the height of what many would define as success, they leap again, understanding that the greatest risk for art, and for love, is taking it for granted.
Who directed Luben & Elena?
Luben & Elena was directed by Ellie Yonova.
Who stars in Luben & Elena?
The principal cast of Luben & Elena includes Elena Popova, Luben Boykov.
When was Luben & Elena released and how long is it?
Luben & Elena was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Luben & Elena?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Luben & Elena was composed by Jeff Johnston.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Luben & Elena?
Luben & Elena holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.).