In 2004, a successful banker known as "Mr. Dice" mysteriously disappeared off the face off the earth, along with millions of dollars from investors and friends alike. Desperate to find answers, his best friend Kaspars Roga embarks upon a journey, ultimately leading into the heart of Africa where Mr Dice has reinvented himself… this time as the owner of the diamond mine, begging the question - were they ever really friends? Or was he a pawn in Dice's greater scheme?
During Latvia’s centennial year, 15 filmmakers created each his own film portrait of a person living in Latvia on the background of centenary events. Documentary 2018 combines these stories into a unique poetic vision based on analogy with the documentary 235 000 000, a classic of the Riga school of poetic documentary cinema. This film is an attempt to make sure whether the codes of the poetic cinema are still relevant and accessible today.
Nora Bumbiere (1947-1994) was one of the popular estrada-singer in Latvia. This will be a documentary about Nora. About Nora, who has left us an unforgettable musical story. A story that it's time to tell.
The documentary chronicles the life stories of two brothers, Kristaps and Krists. Kristaps, the elder brother, is disabled and has trouble talking, but he can rap. His younger brother Krists is one of the best freestyle BMX bikers in Latvia.
Brainstorm: Between Shores is a documentary movie that offers a captivating glimpse into the intricate and inspiring world of a musician's creative process. Through a combination of interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and captivating performances, the film delves deep into the artistry and passion that drives a musician's journey towards finding their unique musical voice. With its heartfelt storytelling and mesmerizing visuals, Brainstorm: Between Shores transports viewers into the emotional landscapes of the music-making process, highlighting the challenges and triumphs that shape the path to artistic discovery.
For more than five years, the active inhabitants of Wasini island have been carrying out a unique coral reef restoration work.
Māris Strazds (also known as "Mr Black Stork") is a man who's been studying black storks and their behaviour for forty years. His love for and relationship with these beautiful birds is longer than the relationship with his wife. Having spent more than half of his life following black storks, Māris is aware that due to deforestation the number of these birds in Latvia is rapidly approaching zero.
Trapped by Borders is a captivating documentary that delves into the intriguing world of border crossings. It follows the journey of a group of individuals as they face the numerous obstacles and dangers involved in navigating through different countries. With stunning visuals and heartfelt stories, this film sheds light on the hardships and resilience of those who are trapped by borders.
A film documenting contemporary Latvian reality along the banks of the river Gauja while channelling one of the first Latvian sound documentary films, Gauja (1934). “Along with producers Sandijs Semjonovs and Gundars Rēders and editor Atis Klimovičs, we witnessed incidents and events along the banks of the river some 80 years later. We captured them along with the views of folks on this river in a documentally poetic style reflecting the reality in Latvia,” explains director Mārtiņš Grauds.
Touched by the Ocean follows the journey of a brave adventurer as they navigate the treacherous waters, facing challenges like seasickness and rowing, in an attempt to conquer the vast expanse of the ocean.
Eight Full Moons is a captivating documentary that explores the mesmerizing influence of the moon on our planet. Through stunning visuals and engaging interviews, the film delves into how the moon affects everything from tides to human behavior.
Latvia is home to almost one fifth of the world’s population of the lesser spotted eagle, yet their number is endangered. Uģis Bergmanis is one of Latvia’s best-known ornithologists, and he does his best to save the eagles in Latvia. He also has another passion – he hunts wolves. He can sit for hours in freezing temperatures until meeting his prey eye to eye. There are many stories in this man. And some of them are going to be told.
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