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Latvieši?!

1989 · 89 min

A quiet, thoughtful Soviet-era drama that asks who belongs where, watching closely for small human moments.

Directed by
Genādijs Zemels
Starring
Alvis Hermanis, Arvīds Ozoliņš, Andrei Bajkov
Overview
A film about national belonging, featuring Latvian director Alvis Hermanis.

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Directed by
Genādijs Zemels
Starring
Alvis Hermanis, Arvīds Ozoliņš, Andrei Bajkov
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    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • identity
    • politics
    Places
    None
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
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    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence none
    • Sex none
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    Action1
    Horror0
    Humour3
    Realism7
    Romance1
    Tension3
    Darkness4
    Complexity6
    Emotional weight5

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    Directed by
    Genādijs Zemels
    Written by
    Genādijs Zemels
    Starring
    Alvis Hermanis, Arvīds Ozoliņš, Andrei Bajkov, Sulev Luik, Rasma Roga, Ilze Rūdolfa
    Cinematography
    Raimonds Ritums
    Runtime
    89 min
    Country
    Soviet Union
    Languages
    Latvian, Russian

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