JSB FILMS

SAMOVAR is an upcoming short film inspired by Raoul Wallenberg who was disappeared after saving as many as 100,000 Jews during the Holocaust. The piece is written by renowned playwright, Frank McGuinness, and directed by BAFTA-nominated Lia Williams. It stars Angus Wright and Alex Lawther as Raoul and Anton respectively, and was shot at a former communist prison just outside Bucharest, Romania.

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Cast: Angus Wright & Alex Lawther

Director: Lia Williams 

Writer: Frank McGuinness

Producers: Jessica Benhamou & Oscar Hausman

DoP: Tudor Vladimir Panduru

Production & Costume Design: Joanna Scotcher

Editor: Abi Wright

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In Association with Arrogant Films

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