Country: Latvia

Direction Gints Zilbalodis

Synopsis Flow (2024) follows the journey of a feline who awakens to a world submerged in water, with no trace of the human population. The cat finds sanctuary on a vessel inhabited by a diverse group of animals. However, forming bonds...

Direction Signe Baumane

Synopsis My Love Affair with Marriage (2022) presents a vibrant and thought-provoking narrative centered around themes of love, gender, and matrimony. The story follows Zelma, a spirited young woman with a vivid imagination, as she navigates through various marriages, some of...

Direction Waldemar Kalinowski · Juris Kursietis · Stanislavs Tokalovs

Cast Karlis Arnolds Avots · Gundars Abolins · Varvara Chekhs · Aamu Milonoff

Synopsis Soviet Jeans (2024) follows the journey of Renars (Kārlis Arnolds Avots), a young Latvian residing in Riga during the final decade of Soviet rule. Aspiring for liberty, rock music, and the iconic denim of the West, Renars balances his role...

Direction Signe Baumane

Synopsis Rocks in my Pockets (2014) is an animated feature that delves into the deeply personal narrative of Signe's family, where mental health struggles, particularly among women, are a recurring theme. The film explores Signe's own battles with suicidal thoughts and...

Direction Renars Vimba

Cast Elina Vaska · Andzejs Janis Lilientals · Edgars Samitis · Zane Jancevska

Synopsis Mellow Mud (2016) follows the story of a 17-year-old girl named Raya and her younger brother who find themselves in a desperate situation. To avoid losing their home, they conceal the passing of their grandmother. Raya employs various tactics to...

Direction Dzintars Dreibergs

Cast Oto Brantevics · Raimonds Celms · Martins Vilsons · Jekabs Reinis

Synopsis Blizzard of Souls (2019) follows the journey of a young 16-year-old named Artūrs who is thrust into the chaos of war. Alongside his closest friends, Artūrs bravely fights for what he believes in, even as the lines between right and...

Direction Juris Kursietis

Cast Valentin Novopolskij · Dawid Ogrodnik · Anna Próchniak · Guna Zarina

Synopsis Oleg (2019) follows the journey of a young Latvian butcher who ventures to Brussels with hopes of securing a higher income. However, his aspirations are thwarted by a chain of unfortunate events, ultimately leading him into the clutches of a...

Direction Laila Pakalnina

Direction Ilze Burkovska-Jacobsen

Synopsis My Favorite War (2020) delves into the intimate narrative of director Ilze's formative years amidst the backdrop of Cold War-era Latvia, part of the USSR. This film chronicles her journey from childhood to adulthood, serving as a poignant escape narrative...

Direction Fred Kelemen

Cast Egons Dombrovskis · Nikolaj Korobov · Vigo Roga · Aija Dzerve

Synopsis Fallen (2005) follows the determined efforts of Matiss Zelcs to locate a woman he had previously overlooked, who was on the verge of leaping from a bridge the previous night. Despite the police's reluctance to pursue the case due to...

Direction Janis Nords

Cast Kristofers Konovalovs · Vita Varpina · Matiss Livcans · Indra Brike

Synopsis Mother, I Love You (2013) follows the journey of Raimonds, a 12-year-old boy who navigates a challenging path to avoid trouble with his mother. As he struggles to stay out of trouble, Raimonds finds himself entangled in a web of...

Direction Edmunds Jansons

Synopsis Jacob, Mimmi and the Talking Dogs (2019) is a heartwarming tale set during the summer, where two young friends embark on an exciting journey in a suburban neighborhood. As they spend their days exploring, they encounter a group of extraordinary...

Direction Vitaly Mansky

Cast Mikhail Gorbachev

Synopsis Gorbachev. Heaven (2020) presents an exclusive conversation with Mikhail Gorbachev, a pivotal leader of the 20th century whose tenure marked the dissolution of the Soviet Union. In a personal and revealing atmosphere, Gorbachev shares his perspectives on Russia's past and...

Direction Vitaly Mansky

Synopsis Putin's Witnesses (2018) transports viewers to the final day of 1999, when Vladimir Putin, the ex-chief of the Federal Security Service (FSB) and then-Prime Minister, took over the Russian presidency. Director Vitaly Mansky crafts his documentary using firsthand testimonies from...

Direction Inara Kolmane

Cast Ruta Kronberga · Elina Vane · Arturs Skrastins

Synopsis Bille (2018) presents a poignant and inspiring narrative centered around the development of a young individual and their evolving connection with the world in Latvia during the late 1930s. This film delves into the profound experiences and transformations that shape...

Direction Gints Zilbalodis

Synopsis Away (2019) follows the journey of a young boy and his small feathered companion as they traverse an island on a motorcycle. Their mission is to evade a sinister entity and find their way back home, facing challenges and dangers...

Direction Reinis Petersons

Direction Edvins Snore

Cast Andre Brie · Vladimir Bukovsky · Norman Davies · Aleksandr Guryanov

Synopsis The Soviet Story (2008) delves into the lesser-known aspects of the Soviet Union's history, drawing striking parallels between the Soviet regime and Nazi Germany. The documentary sheds light on the covert alliance that resulted in the devastating Ukrainian famine, known...

Direction Viesturs Kairiss

Cast Karlis Arnolds Avots · Baiba Broka · Rudolfs Cirulis · Alise Danovska

Synopsis January (2022) follows the journey of an ambitious filmmaker who grapples with self-discovery amidst the tumultuous period of Latvian independence. This narrative is a blend of darkness and dreaminess, offering a unique coming-of-age experience.

Direction Roberts Kulenko · Gints Gutmanis

Synopsis Berthold Gone Wild (2023) follows the adventures of Berthold, a whimsical character who leads viewers through the chaotic and often surprising journey of animation production. Berthold uncovers the hidden corners and unexpected turns of the creative process, offering a unique...