The Quest for Olwen (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film
Released in 1990, The Quest for Olwen is an adventure, animation and romance film directed by Valeriy Ugarov, running about 22 minutes.
What it’s about. The Quest for Olwen is a twenty-two-minute animated feature based on Culhwch and Olwen from The Mabinogion. The short film is written by Gwyn Thomas and directed by Valeri Ugarov. It was one of several productions between Welsh production company S4C (Cartwn Cymru) and Russian production company Christmas Films. The short film won the 1991 - Annecy IFF (France) prize for the best television film.
Who’s in it. The Quest for Olwen stars Efim Katsirov, Vsevolod Larionov and Nina Zotkina.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Quest for Olwen page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Quest for Olwen tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Quest for Olwen (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Quest for Olwen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Quest for Olwen?
- The Quest for Olwen stars Efim Katsirov, Vsevolod Larionov and Nina Zotkina.
- When was The Quest for Olwen released?
- The Quest for Olwen was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 22 minutes.