A gentle portrait of an extraordinary ordinary life.

This warm, quietly affecting Norwegian documentary follows Ola Henningsen, a man with a mild learning disability living in the inclusive village community of Vidaråsen. Director Ragnhild Nøst Bergem observes Ola’s daily routines — working, chatting, tending the land — and his deep friendship with Lasse, a Danish care worker whose departure leaves emotional ripples. With tenderness and humour, the film explores belonging, vulnerability and the universal need for connection. Being Ola offers a compassionate window into a community built on empathy and shared humanity.

Director: Ragnhild Nøst Bergem
Key Cast: Ola Henningsen

Norwegian with subtitles