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Crossroad Street
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Crossroad Street(1988)

7.9
93Minutes

Crossroad Street is a captivating documentary that delves into the lives of individuals living on the diverse and vibrant street. It explores their unique stories, challenges, and triumphs, offering a poignant reflection on society.

The Land
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The Land(2022)

8.6
108Minutes

Through six very different families, documentary 'The Land' shows the variety of the countryside in the 21st century, the contradictions of countryside living, and illusions about farmer's life. Our protagonists have chosen to live in homesteads away from the city and its virtual life, seeking real and tangible experiences. Follow their journey through a year's cycle of farmer's life, from spring sowing to autumn harvest, and discover the landscape of the 21st century countryside.

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Primadonna on Rollerskates
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Primadonna on Rollerskates(2002)

6.8
45Minutes
The Woman Who is Awaited?
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The Woman Who is Awaited?(1978)

7.6
52Minutes

This documentary film explores the life of a woman who has been eagerly awaited by many people. It delves into her background, her accomplishments, and the reasons why she has garnered so much attention and anticipation. Through interviews and archival footage, viewers get a glimpse into the impact this woman has had on those around her and the world at large. The film also analyzes the cultural and societal implications of having someone who is awaited by so many.

To Be Continued
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To Be Continued(2018)

7.8
97Minutes

To Be Continued is a documentary that explores the fragile nature of life and the human experience. It delves into the interconnectedness of our actions and the ripple effect they can have on ourselves and others. Through a series of personal stories and interviews, the film challenges viewers to reflect on their own existence and the choices they make.

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To Be Continued. Teenhood
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To Be Continued. Teenhood(2024)

8.1
96Minutes
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Capitalism at Crossroad Street
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Capitalism at Crossroad Street(2013)

7.2
90Minutes

This is the 3rd film in almost 30 years about the daily lives of the people living in this small street of Pārdaugava. We first met them in the late 1980s when the Soviet Union was on the brink of collapse. We visited them again in the wild 1990s. And now we meet them in 2013, again in a whole different world.

New Times at Crossroad Street
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New Times at Crossroad Street(1999)

7.8
85Minutes

New Times at Crossroad Street is a documentary that explores the diverse and dynamic neighborhood of Crossroad Street. Through interviews with residents, the film showcases the unique culture, struggles, and triumphs of the community. From the local businesses to the vibrant street art, viewers get an intimate look at life on Crossroad Street.

The Girls of Valmiera
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The Girls of Valmiera(1970)

50Minutes
Over the Roads, Over the River
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Over the Roads, Over the River(2014)

140Minutes

Seven versions of Riga, the city on the Baltic Sea, and its features as seen by outstanding European film directors: Sergei Loznitsa (The Old Jewish Cemetery), Ivars Seleckis (On Ķīpsala), Audrius Stonys (Riga Boats), Jaak Kilmi (Littering Prohibited!), Jon Bang Karlsen (Cats in Riga), Rainer Komers (Daugava Delta), and Bettina Henkel (Theatre Street 6).

Maestro bez frakas
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Maestro bez frakas(1985)

57Minutes

The composer Raimonds Pauls, the artist of the USSR People's Stage, shares his thoughts on life and work. The authors focus on the difficult daily work of a talented artist.

In the Shade of the Oak Tree
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In the Shade of the Oak Tree(2007)

8.6
100Minutes

In the Shade of the Oak Tree is a thought-provoking documentary that delves into the fascinating history and meaning behind a single oak tree. Through interviews with experts and stunning visuals, the film sheds light on the tree's ecological impact, cultural significance, and the beauty it brings to its surroundings. This captivating exploration challenges our understanding of nature and our connection to it.

Sieviete starp diviem romāniem
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Sieviete starp diviem romāniem(1984)

21Minutes
Zolitūde
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Zolitūde(1990)

6.8
69Minutes

Zolitude is inhabited mainly by immigrants. An extremely denational environment, a disorderly everyday life, depressing standard type architecture - these are the problems faced by the film's characters.

Mirror of Thirst
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Mirror of Thirst(1976)

10Minutes

The degradation of a human under the influence of alcohol.

Apcirkņi
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Apcirkņi(1973)

50Minutes

A documentary about farmers in the Latvian countryside.

Nāc lejā, bālais mēnes!
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Nāc lejā, bālais mēnes!(1994)

92Minutes

A documentary about farmers in Latvian countryside.

Wanted: A Man
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Wanted: A Man(1983)

7.2
50Minutes

A sequel-of-sorts to "Sieviete, kuru gaida?", where the authors focussed on the role of a woman in society. Now their turning their focus on men.

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Ivars Seleckis

Latvian documentary filmmaker Ivars Seleckis (1934) is one of the founders of the legendary Riga school of poetic documentary film. Seleckis started his career in film in 1958 as assistant cameraman at the Riga Film Studio. In 1966, he graduated from the Moscow Film Institute as a professional cinematographer and made his debut as a documentary director in 1968. A large part of Ivars Seleckis’ filmography belongs to the canon of Latvian film history, including his Crossroad Street (1988), winner of three of the world’s most prestigious documentary awards. Now in his eighties, Seleckis is still busy making new films ‒ despite having received the Lifetime Contribution Award of Lielais Kristaps National Film Festival as he was marking his 80th birthday.

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