Latvian Folklore
Documentary about the ancient rites still practiced in rural Latvia.
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Documentary about the ancient rites still practiced in rural Latvia.
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
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 testament to the power of film – a witty summary of the entire history of Latvia from ancient to modern times in eight minutes.
A documentary about the almost mythical "Latvian gold" - where it comes from and what's being done with it.
"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
Photos from Latvian President Tschakste's visit to Finland, the president's arrival and departure ceremonies.
The film "Latvian Rocket" is a documentary about HGK team's journey to the final stage of Formula Drift in America giving us a peek of what hides behind startling achievements. That is a film about enthusiasm, passion, w
The Latvian Rambo goes to battle against the Terminator.
Joyful, humorous and slightly ironic look on the daily life in Soviet Latvia in 1987.
Film dedicated to Latvian refugees scattered around the world by World War II.
Unearthing layers of earth, melting, shaping, and creating for the future. The practices of Germans Ermičs and Artis Nīmanis differ, so do the materials they use, yet both are among the most internationally acclaimed Lat
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
A highlight of Baltic culture, the festival dedicated to Latvian song and dance celebrates its 150th anniversary in Riga.
The authors of the film attempt to answer the questions: Why was the Latvian Legion created? Who were the Latvian legionnaires in World War II – victims, Nazis, or heroes? The film uses materials from the Latvian State F
The arrival of the German army in Riga. Registration of Latvian volunteers, parade in Dome square, parade in Riga streets. The first volunteers go to work in Germany, a farewell and a rally. Latvian girls go to work in G
This film about four legionnaires attempts to give them back their past. Kazimirs Šusts, Jānis Mencis, Imants Zeltiņš, Kārlis Smiltēns – they were born and raised at the same time as the Latvian state, and together with
Latvians have left their land for all corners of the earth over the last centuries – either driven out for disobeying the powers at large, or due to wars and revolutions, or with visions of a better life. And not always
Latvian artist Gustavs Klucis embraced the technological revolution of the early 20th century and applied it to his art, becoming a classic of Russian constructivism. He created photo-montage and Lenin’s public image, an
A message from Adolf Hitler to the Latvians that they are here to save them from Bolshevism.