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My Paradise

My Paradise

1989 · 20 min · Animation

The film is based on the poetry of A. Čakas. The action takes place against the backdrop of pre-war Riga. In the contrasts and poetry of the city, we recognize the world of A. Čakas' poetry with its basic intonations - pain, kindness, self-irony.

Directed by Arnolds Burovs · Written by Arnolds Burovs

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