Kafka. In Love

Kafka. In Love 2024

1

In 1920, Franz Kafka wrote 120 letters to writer and journalist Milena Jesenská. A love which filled Kafka’s life with light and hope and, at the same time, illuminates his fears and the darkness in him.

2024

Jacob, Mimmi and the Talking Dogs

Jacob, Mimmi and the Talking Dogs 2019

5.80

Summer adventure story about two kids who spend summer in city suburb, where together with talking dogs they rescue the romantic wooden-house neighborhood from reconstruction.

2019

Born Happy

Born Happy 1970

1

During the school summer break, the 9‑year-old Ilze joins her family in the rainforest where they live together with the Pemon tribe close to the Devil’s mountain. When after an accident Mom needs to fly Dad to a hospital, Ilze volunteers to look after her 3‑year-old brother Alex. However, instead of paying atten­tion to her brother, Ilze’s nose is stuffed in a book. When finally Ilze looks up, she discovers that Alex has disappeared. All signs show that he has wandered towards the jungle. Ilze has to bring him back home before their parents return. And exciting and sometimes risky adventures begin.

1970

Riga's Lilac

Riga's Lilac 2019

7.50

Everyone has their own emotional overwhelm regarding a bad smell. Lizete, an amateur interviewer, is eager to record the moments when it is revealed. Dealing with the topic of bad odour's influences on society, this is an animated short film for adults in the inquiring style of a documentary. The director continues to work on tragi-comic stories about our natural awkwardness while finding ourselves.

2019

Freeride in C

Freeride in C 2024

1

The white tranquility of mountains is disturbed by colorful winter sports enthusiasts who enjoy downhill skiing.

2024

Night Walks

Night Walks 2018

1

Tonight, Anna and her dad have decided to walk home through the forest. Anna takesa torch and dad lights it up for her. The silent nocturnal forest is as enchanting as it is scary – and the bright flameas protective as it is blindingly bright.

2018

Choir Tour

Choir Tour 2012

5.70

A world-famous boys' choir goes on a tour. In the hands of their severe conductor they are an obedient musical instrument. But left alone without supervision, they are just playful children. Once in Seoul the conductor is accidentally trapped in the elevator, and the boys are left alone.

2012

Pigtail and Mr. Sleeplessness

Pigtail and Mr. Sleeplessness 2017

7.30

Pigtail loves the winter holidays, but this year, shortly before Christmas, Brother comes into the world, turning everything upside down. Grandmother arrives from the countryside, because Pigtail’s parents no longer have time to take her skating, but Pigtail and her best friend, Mr. Sleeplessness, don’t like the new order. They come up with a plan – to send Brother and Grandmother to the Moon, in a bid to reclaim parental attention.

2017

It's About Time

It's About Time 2015

1

A message brought by the wind urges a lonely man to go out to the city, but there is someone who does not want him to leave the room.

2015

Hush Hush Little Bear

Hush Hush Little Bear 2022

1

While the parent bears are gathering reserves for the winter, the cubs are having fun with a ball of wool … A story told to the tune of a Latvian lullaby, “Hush Hush Little Bear” (‘Aijā, žūžū, lāča bērni’).

2022

In The End

In The End 2023

1

In the deep countryside of Latgale, relatives and neighbours, near and far, come together to celebrate the last important ritual of human life. A series of events and details reveal a picture in which two different eras overlap.

2023

Scissorman

Scissorman 2005

1

Little children have a bad habit of sucking their thumbs, so in the old days mothers used to frighten them with the Scissorman - a tailor who will cut-off fingers with a big pair of scissors. This film is about the Scissorman.

2005

Isle of Seals

Isle of Seals 2014

1

In the middle of a grey sea there is a grey isle. On this grey island grey hunters live. The life is simple and harsh. Seals and hunters live together in a cruel balance. One day, the Photographer arrives to document this everyday life. For him it turns out to be deadly complicated. The film is an absurd comedy about the unstoppable desire to see the surrounding through one's preconceptions.

2014

Guard of Honour

Guard of Honour 2020

1

The guards of honour stand in front of the historical symbol of the state. No matter what season and weather is out there, they fulfil their duty. Is there a limit beyond which this honourable duty begins to look exaggerated?

2020

Life Hazards

Life Hazards 2014

1

Raising awareness about the issue of hazardous substances and motivating users to increase pressure on the manufacturers of these products.

2014