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My Love Affair with Marriage

Mans Laulību Projekts

Having grown up in the Soviet Union, there are several truths Zelma has heard since childhood: you shall save your virginity for marriage; you shall dress like a girl; you shall pretend to be less intelligent than your husband; you shall cook; you shall love your children more than your husband… and so on. Zelma tries to follow these commandments, but her body, with its neurons and biochemical processes, gets in the way of how society has raised her. LIMITED RELEASE. Movie ir Latvian with subtitles in English.

1h 47min

Release Date: 15.10.2022

Lame-os

Tizlenes

It’s year 1999, the Millenium is approaching. Three ninthgraders Sarmite, Sveta and Katrina are tired of being bullied and considered to be totally uncool. They decide to change their lives and become the most popular girls in school till the ninth grade prom. Drawing inspiration from movies and TV, friends make a plan - the only solution is to get the class’ coolest guys as their prom dates. However, their absurd and fantasy-inspired plans don’t work and almost destroy a real friendship. Movie in Latvian with subtitles in Russian.

1h 41min

Release Date: 08.06.2022

Emily. Queen of Press | E05-06

Emīlija. Latvijas preses karaliene | E05-06

The life story of publisher Emīlija Benjamiņa, the richest woman in the history of Latvia, from 1924, when she and her husband Antons Benjamiņš decided to launch the Atpūta illustrated weekly that went on to become one of the most popular lifestyle magazines in Latvia. The story of an independent, modern and powerful woman who won her place in the 1930s media and social elite, of betrayal and her tragic death in 1941 that was allegedly foretold by the popular clairvoyant Finks in his prophesy. Episodes 5 and 6. Movie in Latvian.

1h 47min

Release Date: 22.10.2021

Emily. Queen of Press | E03-04

Emīlija. Latvijas preses karaliene | E03-04

The life story of publisher Emīlija Benjamiņa, the richest woman in the history of Latvia, from 1924, when she and her husband Antons Benjamiņš decided to launch the Atpūta illustrated weekly that went on to become one of the most popular lifestyle magazines in Latvia. The story of an independent, modern and powerful woman who won her place in the 1930s media and social elite, of betrayal and her tragic death in 1941 that was allegedly foretold by the popular clairvoyant Finks in his prophesy. Episodes 3 and 4. Movie in Latvian.

1h 35min

Release Date: 08.10.2021

Emily. Queen of Press | E01-02

Emīlija. Latvijas preses karaliene | E01-02

The life story of publisher Emīlija Benjamiņa, the richest woman in the history of Latvia, from 1924, when she and her husband Antons Benjamiņš decided to launch the Atpūta illustrated weekly that went on to become one of the most popular lifestyle magazines in Latvia. The story of an independent, modern and powerful woman who won her place in the 1930s media and social elite, of betrayal and her tragic death in 1941 that was allegedly foretold by the popular clairvoyant Finks in his prophesy. Episodes 1 and 2. Movie in Latvian.

1h 47min

Release Date: 01.10.2021

Oleg

Oļegs

Belgium, today. Oleg is a young Latvian butcher. He arrives in Brussels in the hope of getting a better salary in a meat factory. His experience turns short after being betrayed by a colleague. Alone in a country where he doesn't belong, he quickly falls under the yoke of Andrzej, a Polish criminal… Movie in Russian, English and Latvian with subtitles in Latvian and Russian.

1h 48min

Release Date: 04.10.2019

Before the Day Breaks

Saule brauca debesīs

During the joyous hubbub of dancing maskers, the Sun's and the Moon's baby girl is kidnapped. The distraught parents beg humans to retrieve her, so Nabašnieks, along with the Girl and her little Brother, set out on the journey to face monsters, temptations and their own fear. They are given just three days: if the Sun's daughter is not found, she will lose her magic powers. The Baltic animation icon Roze Stiebra created her movie inspired by folklore. Music: Juris Kaukulis&JJO folk band. Movie in Latvian with subtitles in English and Russian.

1h 15min

Release Date: 16.11.2018

Homo Novus

Riga in the 30-ies. 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. His name is Juris Upenājs, and he hopes to make his mark in the artistic circles. On the very first night at a bohemian party he meets his love.What follows is a string of events, fraught with confusion and misunderstanding, hilarious and heart-warming at the same time. Movie in Latvian with subtitles in Russian and English.

2h 2min

Release Date: 28.09.2018

Bille

An extraordinary, lonely yet spiritually strong little girl attempts to comprehend the adult world, which in her eyes is very contradictory, and to prove her own value despite the ignorance and lack of appreciation by her family in late 1930s. Bille tries to find an escape in her vivid imagination. This autobiographical family drama based on a best-selling book by the award-winning Latvian author and a Nobel Prize candidate Vizma Belševica. Movie ir Latvian with subtitles in English.

1h 40min

Release Date: 20.04.2018

Paradise 89

Paradīze 89

Summer, 1989. City girls, Paula and Laura, spend their summer holidays in a small town with their cousins, Maija and Linda. Four girls, left unattended, enjoy freedom, imitate the life of adults, plunge into reckless adventures and get into trouble. Based on true events, nine-year-old Paula's story of growing up is set against the background of time when Latvia made her first steps towards independence. Movie in Latvian with subtitles in English.

1h 31min

Release Date: 23.02.2018

The Chronicles of Melanie

Melānijas hronika

Youthful dreams, the best years of her life, health, home, husband, son, homeland – the Soviet regime took it all away, yet she survived. She survived to write it all down, so that generations to come would never forget the story that was forced on all of us. Film based on the memoirs of Latvian writer Melanija Vanaga "Suddenly, a Criminal: Sixteen Years in Siberia". Movie in Latvian, Russian and German with subtitles in Latvian and Russian.

2h 4min

Release Date: 01.11.2016

Kolka Cool

A small village on the Baltic coast. Three guys - Andzha, Boga and Paleface spend their days drinking beer, killing time and picking up fights with neighbouring villagers. Andzha`s marriage proposal sends his girlfriend Simona on a quest for true love. Their relationship is tested when Andzha`s brother Guido unexpectedly arrives. A film about two brothers and their illusions of women. Cast: Iveta Pole, Artuss Kaimiņš, Andris Keišs, Aigars Apinis, Varis Piņķis, Māra Ķimele, Guna Zariņa, Līga Vītiņa, Agnese Čivle Directed by: Juris Poškus Movie in Latvian.

1h 32min

Release Date: 16.12.2011

Return of Sergeant Lapins

Seržanta Lapiņa atgriešanās

After recovering from overseas mission Krists Lapins moves into a quiet neighborhood in Riga. His new, peaceful life soon is disrupted by a mysterious blonde, a wannabe private detective, a bankrupt millionaire and a rigorous cop. A witty portrayal of modern Latvian society. Cast: Andris Keišs, Guna Zariņa, Gatis Gāga, Vilis Daudziņš, Kaspars Znotiņš, Baiba Broka, Lily, Igors Ziemelis Directed by Gatis Šmits Scriptwriter: Jānis Nords Producer: Alise Ģelze Movie in Latvian.

1h 20min

Release Date: 26.11.2010

The Hunt

Medības

The film ties into one intriguing knot lives of several people as they have all met the police officer Krasts on a hot summer day to be all brought together on a winter’s full moon night. The intrigue develops among a couple of lovers, Gints and Elga, three participants of an adventure race with just one woman, Renate, in their team, a family of three generations, the father of which, Karlis, has died in a tragic accident during a hunt, Karlis’s daughter Aija, his former lover Livija, and a young girl hardened by life, who lives at a Christian home for expectant mothers.

1h 20min

Release Date: 11.09.2009