Being Ola. Photo: Sigurd Neby
Ola is a 30-year-old man who lives in a small village in Norway with a very diverse group of people. They try to live life at a slower pace in harmony with nature, and their community is founded on values such as empathy, respect, and mutual interdependence. Ola generally enjoys his life and is an engaged, witty, and sincere individual. He has a mild intellectual disability, and he reflects very openly about his condition. When Ola loses an important aspect of his life, he reflects on his existence and considers how he can become more self-reliant. Being Ola is a moving, heartwarming film that celebrates the significance of equality and belonging as a basis for daring to embrace the one you really are. It's a close and honest portrait that helps bridge the gap between 'us' and 'them'.
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Date of decision: Nov 18, 2025 | Applicant: EINAR FILM DRAMA AS | Awarded: NOK 60,431 | Director: Ragnhild Nøst Bergem | Producer: EVEN STANDAL VESTERHUS | Manus: Ragnhild Nøst Bergem | Grant scheme: International distribution | |
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Date of decision: Apr 3, 2024 | Applicant: EINAR FILM DRAMA AS | Awarded: NOK 41,850 | Director: Ragnhild Nøst Bergem | Producer: Hans Lukas Hansen, Eirin Høgetveit, Even Vesterhus | Manus: Ragnhild Nøst Bergem | ||
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Date of decision: Nov 9, 2023 | Applicant: EINAR FILM DRAMA AS | Awarded: NOK 42,000 | Director: Ragnhild Nøst Bergem | Producer: Hans Lukas Hansen, Even Vesterhus | Manus: Ragnhild Nøst Bergem | ||
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Ola
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Date of decision: Sep 13, 2023 | Applicant: EINAR FILM DRAMA AS | Awarded: NOK 437,000 | Director: Ragnhild Nøst Bergem | Producer: EVEN STANDAL VESTERHUS, HANS LUKAS ILLØKKEN HANSEN | Manus: Ragnhild Nøst Bergem | ||
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Date of decision: May 16, 2022 | Applicant: EINAR FILM DRAMA AS | Awarded: NOK 900,000 | Director: Ragnhild Nøst Bergem | Producer: Eirin Høgetveit | Manus: Ragnhild Nøst Bergem | ||
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