Overview
In 1873, brave men known as the New Latvians held the first-ever Latvian song festival under the watchful eye of oppressive censorship. This massive celebration, featuring 1,003 singers – both men and women – changed the course of the nation’s history. It stands as a unique example of non-violent resistance in the fight for freedom against imperialism, led by Latvia’s entrepreneurs, writers, publicists and ordinary villagers.
Director and cast
- Andris Bulis as Rihards Kārlis Tomsons
- Ainārs Ančevskis as Jānis Frīdrihs Baumanis
- Marta Jančevska as Anna Līdumnieks
- Priit Pius as Jurģis Grietēns
- Vilis Daudziņš as Bernhards Dīriķis
- Nauris Brikmanis as Krišjānis Kalniņš
- Marina Rebeka as Zelma Līdumnieks
- Andris Keišs as Atis Kronvalds
- Kārlis Dzintars Zahovskis as Edgars Balodis
- Ģirts Liuziniks as Pēteris Šiliņš
Comments
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