Question 1

Why was the Ukrainian premiere of August 8 delayed?

Accepted Answer

The planned Ukrainian premiere of March 1, 2012 was disrupted because the Ministry of Culture did not issue a certificate on time. The premiere eventually took place on March 15, but in a very limited release of 44 screens.

Question 2

Where were the South Ossetia scenes shot, and who played the Ossetian characters?

Accepted Answer

Most South Ossetia scenes were shot in Abkhazia. The majority of extras were Abkhazians, but characters speaking Ossetian were played by North Ossetian actors.

Question 3

What is the historical setting of August 8?

Accepted Answer

The film takes place in August 2008, during the Russo-Georgian War.

Question 4

Which film studio produced August 8 as its first feature release?

Accepted Answer

August 8 is the first feature release from Russia's $89 million Glavkino film studios, eastern Europe's largest production facility near Moscow.

Question 5

Who plays the lead character Kseniya in August 8?

Accepted Answer

Svetlana Ivanova plays the lead character Kseniya.

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