Gunars Placens
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Latavio, or Life Nr. 2
1997-06-30
Latavio, or Life Nr. 2
Overview: An omnibus film consisting of ten parts, each directed by a different young director from the Latvian Academy of Culture. The unifying element of the ten shorts is the place where they take place - the airport. A lot can happen there - including a strike by a comet, a malicious attempt to break havoc by passengers, or an exploration of the old airport guard's house where not a lot has changed since the collapse of the Soviet Union. The film consists of the following parts: A Mishap (Nediena) by Arta Biseniece, Blurp (Šļurp) by Aija Bley, Alien Sky (Svešās debesis) by Viesturs Kairišs, 5 Versions (5 versijas) by Dzintars Krūmiņš, Comet (Komēta) by Māra Liniņa, Cleptomania (Kleptomānija) by Andis Mizišs, Alfredo's Poetry (Alfredo dzeja) by Igors Varenieks, Little Hand (Mazā roka) by Ilze Vidauska, Comet 2 (Komēta 2) by Anna Viduleja, and Life No. 2 (Dzīve nr.2) by Kristīne Želve.
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Original Language: lv
Release Date: 1997-06-30
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The Large Amber
1972-07-11
The Large Amber
Overview: A band arrives late at the competition. They try to find the jury and show their performance.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: lv
Release Date: 1972-07-11
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The Lark
1964-12-22
The Lark
Overview: Russian prisoners of war commandeer a tank and lead the Nazis on a cross-country chase in this World War II adventure drama. The Russians use their own tanks so the Nazis can use them as target practice to test a new anti-tank weapon. Knowing that death is near, the brave Russians run amok and tear down German monuments before heading out to a field where female slave laborers are working.
Genres: Action Drama War
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1964-12-22
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A Boy
1977-06-06
A Boy
Overview: Latvia, late 19th century. Farm-hand boy Jancis lives on a homestead with his mother, grandfather and grandmother. His world does not reach beyond the horizon, and life progresses according to the seasonal cycle – from winter through spring, summer and autumn to the next St. George's Day when farmhands often had to move to the next farm.
Genres: History Family Drama
Original Language: lv
Release Date: 1977-06-06
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Captain Nulle
1964-11-26
Captain Nulle
Overview: Valdis Nulle is a young and ambitious captain of fishing ship 'Dzintars'. He has his views on fishing methods but the sea makes its own rules. Kolkhoz authorities are forced to include dubious characters in his crew, for example, former captain Bauze and silent alcoholic Juhans. The young captain lacks experience in working with so many fishermen on board. Unexpectedly, pretty engineer Sabīne is ordered to test a new construction fishing net on Nulle's ship and 'production conflict' between her and the captain arises...
Genres: Adventure Drama
Original Language: lv
Release Date: 1964-11-26
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Then It's Hi! Hi! Hee!
2014-03-05
Then It's Hi! Hi! Hee!
Overview: The elderly nursing home residents for years feel worthless and troublesome. But then a crazy idea strikes them - to waive their pensions and enroll in the army as volunteers thus saving the country from financial crisis and spending excitingly the last years of their lives. The oldies are wise enough at organizing this event and now real adventures begin.
Genres: Action Drama Comedy
Original Language: lv
Release Date: 2014-03-05
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The Times of the Surveyors
1968-01-01
The Times of the Surveyors
Overview: Land surveyors arrive in two parishes to measure and redistribute manor land. The rivalry between both feoffees for land and woman begins.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: lv
Release Date: 1968-01-01
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Gift for a Single Woman
1973-01-04
Gift for a Single Woman
Overview: To catch a couple of car thieves, a policewoman goes undercover as an old woman that recently has gotten a luxury car "Volga" - a plan that is bound to attract the criminals. For how hard can it be to steal a car from an old woman?
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: lv
Release Date: 1973-01-04
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The Golden Horse
2014-08-27
The Golden Horse
Overview: An ancient Latvian folk tale is the basis for this colorful animated feature in the tradition of Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella. A vengeful sorceress casts a kingdom’s princess into a deep sleep at the top of an icy mountain, where she awaits release from the spell that will destroy the land. Of all the men vying for the honor, the shy outcast son of a family of thugs is the most unlikely. Director Kalnaellis brings a playful sense of humor to the characterizations and adds zippy contemporary elements including a chorus of wisecracking crows. (Gene Siskel Film Center)
Genres: Animation Family Fantasy
Original Language: lv
Release Date: 2014-08-27
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Little Robbers
2009-03-26
Little Robbers
Overview: Can you honestly swear that at least once in your life you have not thought that robbing a bank is a good idea? Especially, if you're five years old and that bank has just thrown your parents out of a brand new apartment, because your father has lost his job. Five year old Robby is no Zorro, but he'd like to be. His seven year old sister Louise thinks he's too childish, but can't resist the game of robbing a bank. Together they can pull off just about anything. Getting away with it is the hard part.
Genres: Comedy Crime Drama Family
Original Language: lv
Release Date: 2009-03-26
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Latviešu strēlnieka stāsts
1958-11-17
Latviešu strēlnieka stāsts
Overview: A story of a Latvian rifleman between two revolutions.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: lv
Release Date: 1958-11-17
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In the Shadow of Death
1972-03-13
In the Shadow of Death
Overview: A group of men go under-ice fishing, but find themselves trapped on a piece of ice, that has broken off. As they are drifting through the sea, the tension between them rises.
Genres: Drama Adventure Thriller
Original Language: lv
Release Date: 1972-03-13
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Short Tutorial on Loving
1982-07-13
Short Tutorial on Loving
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Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: lv
Release Date: 1982-07-13
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Silence of Doctor Ivens
1974-04-15
Silence of Doctor Ivens
Overview: In the surreal aftermath to a plane crash at sea Dr. Iven an eminent scientist is the only survivor to be taken into the confidence of the alien rescuers. He learns that the world with its weapons of mass destruction is not ready for the wonders of the culture of the pacifist visitors. The situation is further complicated by the close relationship that blossoms between the doctor and the female alien, and due to this relationship he is the only survivor allowed to retain his memory of the events, unlike the other survivors including his wife, whose memories are erased.
Genres: Science Fiction Drama
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1974-04-15
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