Oleg and the War
Oleg og krigen
Synopsis
The film follows 10-year-old Oleg, whose life has been turned upside down by the ongoing war in East Ukraine. Oleg lives with his beloved grandmother Alexandra in a small house in a village on the frontline. Most people have left the village, but Oleg and Alexandra love their life together there and want to stay on and take care of each other. But life is becoming more and more difficult and the war does not seem to end.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Simon Lereng Wilmont
- Screenplay & Story
- Simon Lereng Wilmont
- Original Title
- Oleg og krigen
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, Finland, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Ukrainian
- Runtime
- 40m
- Production Studios
- Final Cut for Real, DR, DR Ultra, SVT, YLE, Estonian Public Broadcasting (ERR), Yes Docu
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Simon Lereng Wilmont
Simon Lereng Wilmont
Simon Lereng Wilmont
Michael Aaglund
Monica Hellstrøm, Signe Byrge Sørensen, Sami Jahnukainen, Philippa Kowarsky
Department Leadership Roster
Simon Lereng Wilmont
Director of Photography
Monica Hellstrøm
Producer
Simon Lereng Wilmont
Screenplay
Michael Aaglund
Editor
Simon Lereng Wilmont
Director
Sami Jahnukainen
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Oleg and the War
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Oleg and the War about?
The film follows 10-year-old Oleg, whose life has been turned upside down by the ongoing war in East Ukraine. Oleg lives with his beloved grandmother Alexandra in a small house in a village on the frontline. Most people have left the village, but Oleg and Alexandra love their life together there and want to stay on and take care of each other. But life is becoming more and more difficult and the war does not seem to end.
Who directed Oleg and the War?
Oleg and the War was directed by Simon Lereng Wilmont.
Who stars in Oleg and the War?
The principal cast of Oleg and the War includes Alexandra Ryabichkina, Oleg Afanasyev.
When was Oleg and the War released and how long is it?
Oleg and the War was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 40m.