It is 1991 in Latvia and nineteen-year-old aspiring cinematographer Jazis’s whole world is thrown into chaos as he is dragged into the people’s peaceful protests against the Soviet Army’s attempted takeover of power in his country.
Lame-o’s is set just before the Millennium, in 1999, and is the story of three school friends who are among the most unpopular girls in their class. The friends are determined to radically change the situation. The three friends at the centre of the story are Sarmīte, Sveta and Katrīna, who are studying in the last class of the secondary school. The upcoming Millennium and their approaching graduation make them undertake various measures to become appreciated and liked, which eventually challenge their friendship.
Трём друзьям надо успеть на похороны, организовать мальчишник для Тома и потом явиться вовремя на его свадьбу. Личные проблемы, дружба «не разлей вода» и абсолютная нехватка времени затягивает всю тройню в сумасшедшие приключения.
Их дружба проверена временем и теперь, 25 лет спустя после окончание школы, они получают приглашение на слёт выпускников. Один из них - измученный рутиной жизни и геморроем глава семьи, другой - необузданный рок-музыкант с любвеобильными фанатками за кулисами каждого концерта, третьего недавно бросила жена. Их встреча - это и воспоминания о былых временах, и желание помочь друг другу, но самое главное - это безумная вечеринка с неожиданными поворотами и приключениями.
A family film about an adventure of kids discovering and safeguarding the mystery of an old garden.
Knabenava
Riga in the 30s. Wild bohemian lifestyle is the name of the game for every artist worth his salt. A young man from the countryside, poor but ambitious, arrives in the capital, where he hopes to make his mark in the artistic circles. What follows is a string of events, fraught with confusion and misunderstanding, hilarious and heart-warming at the same time.
После потери ноги в результате аварии, полицейский Дидзис вынужден переквалифицироваться в тренера служебных собак. В его жизни наступает черная полоса, когда он начинает подозревать жену в измене. Одержимый ревностью Дидзис не замечает странного и агрессивного поведения собак. Когда одна из собак с явными признаками бешенства сбегает из клетки и начинает терроризировать жителей района, Дидзис понимает, что пришло время взять себя в руки. Пока не стало слишком поздно.
In two monumental symbols of the national awareness sculptor Kārlis Zāle has immortalized his vision about the state of Latvia. Freedom Monument is the statement of the sculptor’s love for his native country. Kārlis Zāle with his characteristic monumental touch sees life in large and powerful lines; the same way he perceives also sculpture that requires much vital force and daring. The full-length documentary “The Wounded Rider” is based on facts from the life of the sculptor Kārlis Zāle and documents on the construction of the Freedom Monument, providing insight in the political and social scene of the age and presenting outstanding figures in the culture and art together with the ideals of that time.
Reportieris
Geneva, Switzerland 1935. The first European Basketball Championship is about to take place. Basketball is still an unknown sport in Europe, and the national teams are meeting for the first time. Each wants the honour of being the first champion. Meanwhile in Latvia, coach Baumanis is convinced that he can assemble a team and take it to Geneva. He quickly learns however, that triumph and defeat are also part of the game. Coach Baumanis faces many difficulties, as well as unexpected help from those closest to him.
It's Sofka's birthday and she gets a lamp which is the beginning of her dream. But there's a misunderstanding and someone takes Sofka’s lamp away. Because of a friend’s principles of justice, Sofka winds up in a criminal situation.
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.
Criminal expert
The Hijacker lands the plane at the Rīga Airport. 7 year-old Tom, travelling on his own, voluntarily becomes a hostage. Along with the traditional demands, the Hijacker adds the demands of the little hostage – beginning with some local chocolate and a self-instruction tape for learning the native language, and ending with organizing a Song Festival and a special biathletes’ performance – all ideas originating from a CD on Latvia.
