My Latvia
Made by Albert Jekste, "My Latvia" is a haunting propaganda film about the illegal Soviet military occupation of three Baltic States in the 1940's
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Made by Albert Jekste, "My Latvia" is a haunting propaganda film about the illegal Soviet military occupation of three Baltic States in the 1940's
Guy Martin visits the Baltics to learn the truth about his Latvian grandfather. He uncovers a story involving prisoner of war camps, daring escapes and the constant threat of death and deportation.
Young architect Dina Vecāns ran 1,740 km around Latvia in 21 days, running two marathons every day. The film is about a run that was initially Dina Vecāns' personal physical challenge and a gift to Latvia on its centenar
In January of 1942, two first transports with hundreds of Czech Jews leave Theresienstadt for the east. After a journey lasting several days, the trains reach the Latvian capital of Riga.
Intended for foreign viewers, the film explores Latvia’s history and present day, national traditions, culture, and nature, with the filmmakers traveling in a horse-drawn carriage.
In June, Latvians celebrate their most important festival: the summer solstice. In Kolka, a small fishing village nestled on a strip of land where the Baltic meets the Gulf of Riga, the locals prepare for the shortest ni
An ironic take on the Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs set in the modern day.
Latvia from a bird's eye view
Pēteris Vasks is one of Europe’s great contemporary composers who mixes a deep connection to nature with a profoundly Christian understanding of the world to create his meditative music. This concert is a tribute to the
An absurd game of “finding happiness” is being played by local Latvian coyotes* and illegal immigrants on the Russian and the European Union border. It is a game with no winner – all participants are driven to play by t
Comedy Latvia roast, held in the best traditions of the US "comedy roast".
Comedy Latvia" roast, which was held in the best "Roast" traditions. This year, the main guest was local rapper Edavārdi.
Annual celebration of Comedy Latvia and Roast event of a Latvian celebrity Renārs Zeltiņš.
A testament to the power of film – a witty summary of the entire history of Latvia from ancient to modern times in eight minutes.
A highlight of Baltic culture, the festival dedicated to Latvian song and dance celebrates its 150th anniversary in Riga.
Documentary about the ancient rites still practiced in rural Latvia.
"19 Latvians and 1 Russian citizen, previously unknown to each other, travel through Latin America in fire trucks for 100 days..." - but the film is not about traveling in the classic sense. The beautiful natural scenery
In the mill between two superpowers – Russian and German – they were just a pebble. Unexpectedly – a tough pebble to crush… The film is a neutral view on the still controversial historical phenomenon of the Latvian legi
A documentary about the almost mythical "Latvian gold" - where it comes from and what's being done with it.
The moment when the lights on the stage suddenly go out and the dancer finds himself completely alone in the digital environment, the way back to the viewer must be sought again. Only by looking at oneself, Latvianness a