Semitjov - Dreams for a Better World

A documentary about the creative genius Eugen Semitjov and his fascinating background.

Cast

Per Ragnar

as Voice actor

Nina Maria Stemme

as Opera singer

Eugen Semitjov

as Self (archive)

Stina Ekblad

as Narrator (Space sequence)

Shebly Niavarani

as Speaker

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