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Zelensky - A President At War (2022): Cast & Plot

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Zelensky - A President At War is a 2022 documentary directed by Dirk Schneider and Claudia Nagel, starring Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Nadja Schulz-Berlinghoff. It runs 44 minutes.

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Zelensky - A President At War (2022) movie poster
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Runtime
44 min
Genre
Documentary
Original language
German
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The story

What Is Zelensky - A President At War About?

The premise of Zelensky - A President At War without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

As war engulfs Ukraine and reshapes global dynamics, President Volodymyr Zelensky emerges as a central figure. He is leading his nation's resistance against Russia, striving to safeguard the country's sovereignty and secure peace and stability for its people. The film explores his leadership during this critical period.

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Cast & crew

Zelensky - A President At War Cast & Characters

Volodymyr Zelenskyy leads the cast, with Nadja Schulz-Berlinghoff as Narrator (voice). Directed by Dirk Schneider and Claudia Nagel.

From the directors

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Plot

Zelensky - A President At War Plot Summary

What happens in Zelensky - A President At War from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The film opens with a poignant interview from May 2021, where Volodymyr Zelenskyy discusses the grave possibility of war, noting that a conflict in Ukraine could potentially trigger a third World War and result in millions of casualties.

Narrated by Nadja Schulz-Berlinghoff, the documentary delves into the formative years of Zelenskyy, exploring his family life and his early career as a comedian. These experiences are presented as the foundation that shaped his character before his sudden rise as an overnight sensation. The narrative then tracks his significant occupational shift from the world of entertainment to the realm of politics and the personal toll this transition took on him.

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The whole story of Zelensky - A President At War, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Zelensky - A President At War?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Before entering politics, what was Volodymyr Zelenskyy's profession?

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Zelensky - A President At War Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Zelensky, l'homme de Kiev” and “Wer ist Wolodymyr Selenskyj - Umstrittener Politiker, gefeierter Kriegsheld”.

Also known as
  • Zelensky, l'homme de Kiev
  • Wer ist Wolodymyr Selenskyj - Umstrittener Politiker, gefeierter Kriegsheld
  • Zelensky, l'homme de Kyiv
  • Zelenski - Un președinte în război

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Zelensky - A President At War FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Zelensky - A President At War, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Zelensky - A President At War?

Zelensky - A President At War runs 44 minutes.

When was Zelensky - A President At War released?

Zelensky - A President At War was released on March 15, 2022.

Who directed Zelensky - A President At War?

Zelensky - A President At War was directed by Dirk Schneider and Claudia Nagel.

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Who is in the cast of Zelensky - A President At War?

Zelensky - A President At War stars Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Nadja Schulz-Berlinghoff as Narrator (voice).

Does Zelensky - A President At War have a post-credit scene?

No. Zelensky - A President At War has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Zelensky - A President At War in?

The original language of Zelensky - A President At War is German.

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