Semitjov - Dreams for a Better World
Genres
Overview
A documentary about the creative genius Eugen Semitjov and his fascinating background.
Details
Budget
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Revenue
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Runtime
90 min
Release Date
Status
Released
Original Language
Swedish
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Per Ragnar
Voice actor
Nina Maria Stemme
Opera singer
Eugen Semitjov
Self (archive)
Stina Ekblad
Narrator (Space sequence)
Shebly Niavarani
Speaker
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