Being Ola (2026)
30-year-old Ola lives in the small Norwegian village of Vidaråsen, where the 150 residents are a fine mix of people with and without disabilities. A community living a slow-paced life in harmony with nature and values such as empathy, respect and interdependence. Ola, who has an intellectual disability, spends his days in the village, working in the workshop, pulling carrots from the ground and chatting for hours with his best friend, Lasse, who lives in the village. The conversations and cordial friendship are a highlight of Ola's daily life, but in the background, there's always the threat of Lasse getting fed up with his work or moving back to Denmark.
Director: Ragnhild Nøst Bergem
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 72 min
Release Date: April 3, 2026
Screenplay
Production: Einar Film
Country: Norway
Language: Norsk
Original Language: nb
More Films by Director: Ragnhild Nøst Bergem
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Being Ola about?
- 30-year-old Ola lives in the small Norwegian village of Vidaråsen, where the 150 residents are a fine mix of people with and without disabilities. A community living a slow-paced life in harmony with nature and values such as empathy, respect and interdependence. Ola, who has an intellectual disability, spends his days in the village, working in the workshop, pulling carrots from the ground and chatting for hours with his best friend, Lasse, who lives in the village. The conversations and cordial friendship are a highlight of Ola's daily life, but in the background, there's always the threat of Lasse getting fed up with his work or moving back to Denmark.
- Who directed Being Ola?
- Being Ola was directed by Ragnhild Nøst Bergem.
- How long is Being Ola?
- Being Ola has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
- What genre is Being Ola?
- Being Ola is a Documentary film.
- Where was Being Ola produced?
- Being Ola was produced in Norway.