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202371 minPGdocumentary

Political Polarization

Being Ola

202371 minPGdocumentary

A 30-year-old man with a mild intellectual disability confronts societal perceptions of identity while seeking independence in Sweden.

Political Polarization

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Ragnhild Nøst Bergem

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A 30-year-old man with a mild intellectual disability confronts societal perceptions of identity while seeking independence in Sweden.

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Ragnhild Nøst Bergem

Ragnhild Nøst Bergemdirector

Ragnhild Nøst Bergem

Ragnhild Nøst Bergemwriter

Eirin Høgetveitcast

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Ola, a 30-year-old man living in Sweden, seeks to define himself beyond his mild intellectual disability. He faces various barriers that challenge his independence and self-reliance. Throughout his experiences, Ola questions how society perceives individuals with disabilities. Directed by Ragnhild Nøst Bergem, "Being Ola" presents a candid look at the daily life of a person striving for recognition as an individual, rather than a label. The documentary runs for 71 minutes and was released in 2023.

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