Latvian Folklore

The film is an emotional story about fateful historical events in the 20th century, which took place in three Baltic countries- Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia. The story is also about their efforts to regain independence.

A collective portrait of the Latvian Red Riflemen is made up of memories told by the old men themselves. Unique and harsh are their destinies during the World War I and the revolution, at the opposite fronts of civil war, in 1930s. The victories of the Riflemen, their courage, confidence, pain and tragedy. The authors of the film have been able to save these tales from the relentless flow of time and make everyone realise the role of the Latvian Riflemen in history and nation.

About the lives and fates of the once famous Piltenes prāģeri band, the continuation of the traditions of rural musicians.

A co-production with British Universities Film & Video Council that explores the shared traditions and folklore of the British and Baltic peoples.

The director mixes excerpts from his documentaries Soviets and Homeland with footage of the collapse of the Soviet Union.