It is Riga of the 1930ies. The educated but unemployed Olģerts Kurmis – literate in English, French and Latin – supports himself by doing odd jobs for the wealthy Mr. Kalnkāja, who hopes to be elected to Parliament. >..
Rudolf is a 13 year- old boy who is obsessed with film making. As a matter of fact it is the only thing he is really fond of. Especially, he is carried away by the horror movies which he is drawing himself on long strips of paper and then demonstrating them on a wall, >..
This film is both a picturesque telling of the creation of Richard Wagner’s opera Valkyrie at the Latvian National Opera, as well as a look into the imagination of the production’s director. Featured are the opera’s director Viesturs Kairišs, conductor Andris Nelsons, >..
12-year-old Raimonds tries to cover up a bad note at school and starts a spiral of lies, which spins out of control. He has to venture into Riga’s thrilling night-life to save his saxophone, his friendship and his face in front of his >..
This film is included in the Latvian Cultural Canon.
Seemingly simple and unpretentious, this is a truly impressive film, recipient of the European Film Academy’s prize. The quiet little street with its residents and their lives is like a raindrop that reflects the universe. >..
Ten years after ‘Crossroad Street’ the filmmakers return to the little street. How has the fate of its familiar residents turned after Latvia regained independence? >..
The peculiar inhabitants of the tiny Crossroad Street in Riga always end up in the most unexpected situations that only life could invent. This film follows their everyday lives, their joys and woes, in the times of global economic recession. >..
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Little Ruddy While catching irritating fly, little red pencil Ruddy, from the artist`s table, gets in the world of unfinished picture book. Here he meets little forest creatures and gets into different adventures. >..
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Rūdolfs, a city physician, spends his summer in the countryside, which is where he meets Laura – a teacher and mother of two, and whose husband is in prison. Rūdolfs saves the life of Laura’s daughter, Zaiga, makes friends >..
When Jānis Striečs film “A Limousine the Colour of Midsummer’s Eve” came out at the end of 1981, no one had any idea that several decades later it would still be so relevant, even acquiring new generations of fans and becoming eminently quotable! >..
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Martha is eight and Linda is four. This summer the two sisters share one passion – to get rid of their aunt who takes care of them while parents earn their living elsewhere. Their prime target: their aunt’s suitor, who loves >..
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Karu tuleb! The film is based on the real event. A bear from Latvia has suddenly appeared on neighbour’s Estonian island Ruhu.
The new species An entomologist finds a new species of bug in the meadow and >..
LAST COPIES! THE MASTER OF ICE Once upon a time during the usual fest at the Kings palace arrives a strange magician. He is a Master of Ice and his specialty is to freeze everything. The King does not like that icy magic, and magician is impolitely sent away. Even Princess is laughing on him. >..
Film is based on A.Dyma novel “THE THREE MUSKETEERS”. >..
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In terms of social resonance, Vilis Lapenieks’ film The Fisherman’s Son has no equal. The film adaptation of Vilis Lācis’ popular novel was a national blockbuster and created such excitement that at its premiere on 2 January, 1940, the public at the Splendid Palace broke down the theatre’s doors. >..
This film is Jānis Streics’ dedication to Blaumanis – a fantasy peopled by the characters from Skroderdienas in their youth; names have been changed and the time has been shifted to a later date.
National consciousness awoke at the beginning of the 20th century >..
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A small village on the Baltic coast. Three friends spend their summer days by drinking beer, killing time and picking up fights with neghboring villagers. One of them, Andzha, is trying to convince his girlfriend to marry him. The time seems endless, >..
Attempts to learn self-reliance in feelings and decisions lead to the collapse of the thirty years Beatrissa its illusions and wishes. Film tells the story of the Thirty Years Beatrisse (Reziya Kalnina), which is life “adrift”. She can not make their own decisions and lives in >..
What does the question “to be or not to be?” mean to a person? Does the answer include only the biological difference between life and death or do these states interact with each other and are both a part of the life? >..
Hong Kong: one week in one of the most exotic and picturesque cities of the world. The movie follows six characters whose lives are all connected in one way or another. The day of changes comes when Amaya (Kaori Momoi) meets a charming Englishman, Paul. >..
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After recovering from overseas mission Krists Lapins moves into a quiet neighborhood in Riga. His hopes for new, peaceful life are disrupted when an unexpected visitor arrives at night. Soon Lapins finds himself in a swirl of events >..
One night two strangers creep into Gadgetville, searching for a suitcase belonging to the old traveller dog Klaus. Girl puppy Lotte surprises the strangers who become frightened and flee, dropping the yellow stone they had taken from the suitcase. >..
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One of the first films, made during the Soviet times, which talks honestly about the complicated history of the Latvian people. During World War I, inspired by the idea of a free and independent Latvia, about 60, 000 men volunteered for the battalions of riflemen. >..
Using previously unpublished footage shot by amateurs in the era of 8mm cameras, the film reveals unseen thesaurus of cultural history.
Film is about the simple human life – love, hopes and dreams – of our parents, the generation that lived in the Soviet Latvia >..
| Ancient folk crafts and skills form a significant part of a nation’s cultural heritage. This DVD introduces eight Latvian craftsmen and craftswomen and unveil the secrets of their trade. |
Escaping from home. Escaping for a better life. Esaping from ourselves in the globalaized world.
Over the last years tens of thousands of Latvians have left Latvia searching for a better life in Ireland. This documentary shows the life they live far away from home and separated from their families: ther desires, emotions, life conditions and relationships.
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The unforgettable world of childhood in the pre-war independent Latvia seen trough the eyes of Janis Klidzejs, the author of the novel THE CHILD OF MAN, now living in emigration. This world is also close to Janis Streics, the film director who has adapted the novel for screen. >..
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You will find here various ways how to learn more about Latvia – enjoy exuberant nature and ecological environment, go sightseeing, hear music and get acquainted with people. >..
Animation films for kids and grownups.
In this DVD you will find 10 animation shorts including WONDERFUL DAY – the film selected for this year’s Berlin film festival >..
