Copyright: Einar/Euforia

Friday October 13. 6:30 PM . Harstad Cinema. Room 2

Documentary

G.

Norwegian language

72 min

About the documentary

Ola is 30 years old and lives with many different people in the village of Vidaråsen, which lies between Tønsberg and Sandefjord. Here they live close to nature, at a slower pace and the small community is founded on inclusion, understanding and respect.

Ola is a committed, funny and honest guy. He has a mild developmental disability and talks openly and with wonder about this, but I wonder if people see him primarily as a person with a diagnosis? When Ola loses an important piece in his life, he reflects on life and what he can do to become more independent.

"Ola – an ordinary unusual guy" is a heartwarming film about equality, belonging and the importance of feeling safe enough to be who you are. It is a close and honest portrait, which helps to break down the distinction between "us" and "them".

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Originaltitle:Ola – En helt vanlig uvanlig fyr

Director i:Ragnhild Nøst Bergem

Premiere: 13. oktober 2023

Copyright: Einar/Euforia