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
1h 47min
Release Date 15.10.2022
"Rocks In My Pockets" is a fantastic tale based on true events, it is about five women of Signe Baumane's family, including herself, and their battle with hardships, depression and madness. The film combines a historical sweep with deeply personal stories of family secrets, art, romance, marriage, nature and Eastern European upheaval, all in the quest for sanity. Movie in Latvian with subtitles in Russian.
1h 28min
Release Date: 22.08.2014
1h 28min
Release Date 22.08.2014
A painter searches for a way into his lost garden - the only place where he can create his art. And when he finds it, it becomes a fetish. An exploration of the components of modern art, that were fetishes for artists in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Directed by: Kārlis Vītols (no dialogue) "Veterinarian", animation A veterinarian routinely goes on house calls to treat sick animals. He is able to save most, but one time he arrives too late. The animal dies, and that breaks the vet's heart. One night, all of the animals come to him in a dream.
1h 39min
Release Date: 29.09.2007
1h 39min
Release Date 29.09.2007
In the short film programme a film by Aija Bley will be premiered - Island of Doctor D. It tells about a young nurse who is heading for the Island of Doctor D. to disclose the mystery of this island. The director's talent in the animation field is certified also by the first professional Latvian 3D animation The Prickly based on the folk tales adapted to present life.
1h 42min
Release Date: 23.09.2005
1h 42min
Release Date 23.09.2005