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Oleg (film)
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Wikipedia article
'Oleg' is a 2019 Latvian drama film directed by Juris Kursietis. It was screened in the Directors' Fortnight section at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival.
Plot
Oleg (Oegs) is a non-citizen of Latvia of Russian origin and a butcher by profession, who searches for a better life by working in a Belgian meat factory. However, his status makes it difficult to make a profit, and after he loses his job, Oleg becomes dependent on migrant workers, who are a part of the local Polish mafia. When the seemingly lowest point in his life has been reached, he finds enough strength to bounce back and forces himself to make a decision to flee, which at first seems impossible. The story is reportedly based on real events.
Cast
* Valentin Novopolskij as Oleg
* Dawid Ogrodnik as Andrzej
* Anna Prchniak as Malgosia
Accolades
'Oleg' won the Grand Prix, National Competition, at the 2019 Brussels International Film Festival (BRIFF).
References
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