Baltic Tribes

A scholarly yet visceral journey into a lost pagan world, blending reenactment and narration for an immersive, educational experience.

Directed by

Lauris Ābele, Raitis Ābele

Genres

Documentary, Drama, History

Starring

Kaspars Aniņš, Kristaps Bedritis, Lauma Balode

Overview

DocuDrama about 13th century pre-Christian culture. Danish spy Lars enters the tribal lands of the Baltic peoples, where he takes part in religious rites, cruel forays, gets high during the Summer Solstice, becomes slave to the Couronians and even fights the crusaders. Who were the last pagans of Europe and how did they live? It is a unique trip into the textures of the past and into the unknown lands of the Baltic Tribes.

How it feels

Earnest, dark, eerie and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Faith, survival, identity, violence

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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