Private Project

Viulu

An ex-hitman tries to play violin one last time for his wife. But first, he must track down the gangsters who took it from him.

  • Ramin Sohrab
    Director
  • Ramin Sohrab
    Writer
  • Sonja Farling
    Producer
  • Eero Heinonen
    Producer
  • Ramin Sohrab
    Producer
  • Saeid Rajabi, Sami Huhtala, Ramin Sohrab, Maxim Pavlenko, Sonja Farling, Pepe Karai
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes 30 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 20, 2017
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Finland
  • Country of Filming:
    Finland
  • Language:
    Finnish, Persian, Russian
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Night Visions Film Festival
    Helsinki
    Finland
    April 20, 2017
    Finland Premiere
  • Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival
    Bucheon
    Korea, Republic of
    July 18, 2017
    Asia
  • The Action on Film International Film Festival
    Las Vegas
    United States
    August 25, 2017
    Las Vegas
    Nomination for Best Foreign Film, Best Choreography and Breakout Action Star.
  • Urban Action Showcase International Action Film Festival
    New York
    United States
    November 10, 2017
    New York
  • Fantastic Fest
    Austin Texas
    United States
    Official Selection
  • Mórbido Film Fest

    Mexico
    Official Selection
  • 8th Jagran Film Festival

    India
    Official Selection
  • Kaohsiung Film Festival

    Taiwan
    Official Selection
  • Feel The Reel International Film festival
    Glasgow
    United Kingdom
    Nomination for Best Screenplay
  • Los Angeles Cinefest
    Los Angeles
    United States
    Semi Finalist
  • 9th London Iranian Film Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    Official Selection
Director - Ramin Sohrab
Director Statement

Action films have always been near my heart. VIULU is a short film developed straight from my innermost dreams of a proper action film. At its most basic level, VIULU is a classic action-drama. It will be a testament to the power of low-budget action moviemaking.

I've been working as an actor and stunt coordinator for over 20 years now. But the idea of making an action film has gestated inside me for a while. I hope you find in this idea and treatment as much potential as I do.

Ramin Sohrab
- Director, Producer