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The weather storms around you, and your friends falls down to the wet, frozen ground as dead meat, what do you do?
It explodes all around you, and you are surrounded by beastly, hostile soldiers. It all happens in front of your eyes, in a world
based on hate and pure evilness. Blinded by hatred and anger, the only key to win such a war, is slaughter. But deep inside,
whispers a familiar voice. A voice of hope and love. We follow a soldier’s story in this brutal world, and somewhere in this world,
someone is waiting for him.

  • Simon Gjerde Tonev
    Writer
  • Simon Gjerde Tonev
    Director
  • TonevFilms
    Producer
  • Arthur Hareide
    Key Cast
  • Arya Kvinge Rogne
    Key Cast
  • David Tonev
    Key Cast
  • Dzjavat-Khan Kudosov
    Key Cast
  • Ramy Ouba
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 34 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 17, 2017
  • Production Budget:
    1,200 USD
  • Country of Filming:
    Norway
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    DSLR
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Amandus International Student Film Festival
    Lillehammer
    Norway
    March 22, 2017
    Audience Award 2017
  • Sogndal Film Festival
    Sogndal
    Norway
    March 23, 2017
    Best Post-Production, Best Directing & Screenplay, Special Jury Award, Audience Award
Distribution Information
  • Ramy Ouba & TonevFilms
    Country: Norway
    Rights: Internet
Director Biography - Simon Gjerde Tonev

Simon Gjerde Tonev was born in a small town on an island on the western coast of Norway on 28th of January 1998. His family consists of Norwegians and Bulgarians. He started filmmaking when he was 9 years old, and ever since he was a child he was interested in entertainment in both music and films. Tonev's passion for film production grew, and his ambitions and goals were set to achieve a career as a film director. According to an article published by Norway's National Broadcasting Corportation, Tonev's inspiration comes from Quentin Tarantino, Steven Spielberg, David Fincher and Ennio Morricone.

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Director Statement

Today, the young director believes in film both as an art, and as entertainment. According to Tonev, films can also be used to change people: "Films can be used to entertain, to inspire, to explore and to learn. I want to tell the important stories in life, about injustice, racism, love and hope. It is a powerful tool, and it can be used to both good and evil. I believe that being both Norwegian and Bulgarian, having one foot in each country, gives me a different perspective on culture, life and people. I want to use this. People are people, and many seem to forget this. Unfortunately. I believe that can change, and I want to be a part of it."