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139 Films from the Riga International Film Festival

139 titles

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  1. 101Dramatic EndingMovie · 2019 · 3mDuring a ritual, participants are channeling energy through rhythmic movements. A sudden vibration from outside causes onlookers to rush back to their positions, suggesting an impending, pivotal moment.
  2. 102The Golden GloveMovie · 2019 · 110m · Crime, Thriller, HorrorIn early 1970s Hamburg, a serial killer terrorizes the city's population.Stream onIMDb 6.7TMDB 6.9
  3. 103FableMovie · 2019 · 3mFable, inspired by a poem by Jackson Hobert, follows a young woman as she interacts with human artifacts in an ambiguous setting. The objects' shifting sizes distort perspective, highlighting the relativity of all things. The film explores the core concept of Zen Buddhism – whether true gain comes only from acceptance and release.
  4. 104All My Friends Are DeadMovie · 2019 · 6mAnna Zaķis grew up with the rise of social media. While community life has diminished, she still craves genuine connection. She will fight relentlessly for the opportunity to have a conversation with another person.
  5. 105Night ShiftMovie · 2019 · 3mA night watchman's nightly routine of playing Tetris is disrupted when a surveillance camera malfunctions. The game unexpectedly begins to control itself.
  6. 106Eastern-European SpiderwomanMovie · 2019 · 24mGertrude, a lonely 40-year-old living in a small apartment and working at a public restroom, has her life changed when a spider bites her. Suddenly, she develops superpowers – incredible strength and the ability to spin webs – but struggles to understand and control them. The dynamic between Gertrude and the spider mirrors a turbulent, destructive relationship between a man and a woman.TMDB 6.0
  7. 107ProphecyMovie · 2019 · 82mThis documentary follows Scottish artist Peter Howson as he undertakes the creation of a significant painting. The film chronicles his process, offering a glimpse into the making of one of his key works.IMDb 8.4TMDB 8.0
  8. 108My Granny From MarsMovie · 2019 · 72mDirector Zina's grandmother lived in Ukraine, Russia, Belarus, and later retired to Crimea. A lively and dominant personality, she has always been the heart of the large family. However, visiting her became increasingly difficult after Russia annexed Crimea, making it feel like a faraway, unwelcoming place for the elderly woman. Now, she faces a difficult choice.Stream onIMDb 7.2TMDB 6.0
  9. 109State FuneralMovie · 2019 · 135mStalin's funeral provides a revealing look at the nature of personality cults. This film uses rare archival footage shot in the USSR between March 5th and 9th, 1953, as the nation mourned and buried Joseph Stalin.Stream onIMDb 7.2TMDB 6.6
  10. 110GundermannMovie · 2018 · 128m · DramaThis is the true story of Gerhard Gundermann, an East German singer and writer. It follows his challenges pursuing music, his work as a coal miner, and his encounters with the Stasi, the East German secret police.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.2
  11. 111Space DogsMovie · 2019 · 91mLaika, a stray dog, was the first living creature to orbit Earth, a journey that proved fatal. Legend claims she returned as a ghost and now haunts the streets of Moscow with her descendants. While making this film, the directors realized they'd always viewed street dogs through a human lens, never considering their world as their own.Stream onIMDb 6.1TMDB 6.9
  12. 112A White, White DayMovie · 2019 · 109m · DramaIn a secluded Icelandic town, a police chief grieving the recent death of his wife starts to suspect a local man of having an affair with her. His growing obsession with uncovering the truth puts him and those he cares about in danger. It's a story about grief, revenge, and unwavering love.Stream onIMDb 6.6TMDB 6.1
  13. 113Uncle Thomas: Accounting for the DaysMovie · 2019 · 13mThis film is a personal and visual tribute to Thomas, Regina's uncle, who deeply inspired her as an artist and was instrumental in her career as a filmmaker. It's a moving portrait of someone who found beauty in the ordinary.Stream onIMDb 6.9TMDB 6.7
  14. 114Captain Morten and the Spider QueenMovie · 2018 · 75mTen-year-old Morten is magically shrunk down to insect size by a fog gun. He then navigates a flooded cafe aboard a homemade model ship.Stream onIMDb 5.7TMDB 4.4
  15. 115TeofrastusMovie · 2018 · 15mThis is a story about freedom and kindness, set in 1980s Estonia, told from the perspective of a cat and its owner. Teofrastus, a stray cat, finds a home with a family in the countryside. But their idyllic life is disrupted when he's taken to the city and becomes lost. Can Teofrastus find his way back to happiness?IMDb 7.9TMDB 8.0
  16. 116AwayMovie · 2019 · 75m · Animation, Drama, AdventureFollowing a plane crash on an uncharted island, a young man undertakes a challenging journey across diverse landscapes – forests, deserts, and mountains – as he struggles to evade the presence of a powerful, ominous entity.Stream onIMDb 6.7TMDB 6.4
  17. 117Ancora luccioleMovie · 2018 · 14mIn 1972, Pier Paolo Pasolini wrote about the vanishing of fireflies in one of his most famous articles. He was murdered shortly after. The fireflies have continued to disappear ever since. Yet, some people still remember them.
  18. 118Community GardensMovie · 2019 · 15mA son takes his aging parents on a trip to the countryside, hoping to improve their relationship, but finds no spark left. This story of a broken family unfolds in a familiar Soviet-era dacha community, depicted with both humor and compassion by Vytautas Katkas.IMDb 7.2TMDB 5.5
  19. 119Scandinavian SilenceMovie · 2019 · 75mAfter serving time, a man reconnects with his sister, and they embark on a trip together. However, they quickly discover that their separation has created a significant gap between them, making it difficult to understand each other.Stream onIMDb 5.8TMDB 6.5
  20. 120PolyfonaturaMovie · 2019 · 20mSound artist Eirik Havnes is working on his most ambitious project yet: a symphonic work that uses the natural world as its orchestra.IMDb 8.2
  21. 121Before The Day BreaksMovie · 2018 · 70mThe daughter of the Sun and the Moon is kidnapped, and her desperate parents seek help to retrieve her. They are given a three-day deadline: if she isn't found by then, she will lose her powers and become a normal girl. This Latvian animated film, inspired by folklore, follows a perilous and adventurous journey that teaches its characters the importance of bravery, resourcefulness, and helping others.IMDb 6.6TMDB 7.0
  22. 122Meyerhold's FlightMovie · 2018 · 19mThis film is a visually stunning look at the life of Vsevolod Meyerhold, a groundbreaking theater director. It explores his work and the era in which he lived, focusing on the decisions he made. A revolutionary artist, Meyerhold ultimately becomes a pawn of the socialist revolution.
  23. 123Son or the KaleidoscopeMovie · 2019 · 26mAs the world teeters on the brink of war, a young man returns to his hometown to find his mother. The looming threat of global conflict intertwines with vivid recollections of his childhood. His search for his mother evolves from a physical quest into a deeper, more symbolic journey.
  24. 124My Father, the SpyMovie · 2019 · 84mIn 1978, a young Soviet student named Ieva's life is shattered during a holiday visit to her father, Imants Lesinskis, who works at the Soviet mission in New York City. She becomes caught in a dangerous spy game and is forced to abandon everything, never to return to her mother or Latvia. The film reveals the hidden world of the Cold War through Ieva's story of her father, a double agent, and their complicated relationship, set against a backdrop of events from decades prior. To uncover the truth and understand her role in the unfolding drama, Ieva journeys into the past, facing family secrets, lies, and betrayal.Stream onIMDb 6.4TMDB 5.0
  25. 125Memories from EarthMovie · 2019 · 8mEmperors experience a unique duality: a sense of triumph in expanding their realms, coupled with a quiet sadness and release in accepting the impossibility of truly knowing those who inhabit the newly acquired lands.
  26. 126Brief an eine TochterMovie · 2019A mother and daughter journey from a Mediterranean paradise to an exotic locale, immersed in Easter traditions. Their peaceful world is unexpectedly disrupted.
  27. 127Ben And Mimi – Mimi And BenMovie · 2019 · 15mTrapped in a stifling marriage, a woman longs for a link to the natural world. One night, she secretly opens a window, inviting a caterpillar into their house, and through this unexpected connection, begins to rediscover herself.
  28. 128SlalåmMovie · 2019 · 23mFear and circumstance shape our choices. From first awareness to the moment of deciding, life can feel dreamlike. This is the story of Alena Zavarzina, a snowboarder, Olympic medalist from 2014, and World Champion.
  29. 129The SouvenirMovie · 2019 · 119m · Romance, DramaA reserved film student becomes deeply involved with a captivating but unreliable older man, leading to a passionate and complicated relationship.Stream onIMDb 6.4TMDB 6.1
  30. 130Still LivesMovie · 2019 · 6mThe quiet order of ancient clay artifacts is shattered when modern voices animate them. A relentless pursuit of efficiency creates a suffocating cycle of constant activity and stagnation.IMDb 5.4TMDB 8.0
  31. 131The Riddle of Jaan NiemandMovie · 2018 · 105mTen years of war, plague, and famine have left the land deserted. The few survivors are scattered, living in despair and without hope. A heavy quiet settles over the empty landscape. One night, under a bright sky, two peasants discover a stranger on the beach.IMDb 5.6TMDB 5.0
  32. 132LibertéMovie · 2019 · 132m1774, just before the French Revolution, near Potsdam and Berlin. Madame de Dumeval, the Duke de Tesis, and the Duke de Wand – libertines banished from the strict court of Louis XVI – seek the aid of the renowned Duc de Walchen, a German seducer and independent thinker isolated in a land of hypocrisy. Their goal is to spread their philosophy of libertinism, an embrace of pleasure unbound by moral rules or authority. They also hope to find a haven where they can freely pursue their desires, guided only by their own unfulfilled appetites.Stream onIMDb 4.5TMDB 5.1
  33. 133Ghost Town AnthologyMovie · 2019 · 97mIn a quiet Quebec village of 215 people, the community's peaceful routine is shattered when young Simon Dubé dies in a car accident. The villagers are hesitant to discuss what happened, and time appears to stand still as the winter days lengthen. Strange occurrences begin to unfold, with mysterious figures appearing from the fog and performing unsettling acts. However, the strangeness often reveals a disturbing familiarity.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.3
  34. 134Varda by AgnèsMovie · 2019 · 115m · DocumentaryAgnès Varda's final film is an unconventional documentary where the acclaimed filmmaker reflects on her career. She offers a personal look at her approach to filmmaking, which she terms "cine-writing," as she journeys from Paris to Los Angeles and Beijing.Stream onIMDb 7.8TMDB 7.9
  35. 135Choir. Conductor. Kamēr…Movie · 2019 · 85mThis documentary follows the Latvian youth choir "Kamēr..." as they prepare for the Tolosa Choral Competition. The film offers a deeply personal look at the choir's biggest challenge yet: adapting to a new conductor just two months before the competition. This is a crucial test for the new leader, who must prove themselves at a pivotal moment in the choir's history. Victory is the only acceptable outcome. The film provides an intimate perspective, capturing rehearsals, performances, and behind-the-scenes moments through the eyes of the singers, revealing an unprecedented story of personal struggles and triumphs.IMDb 8.2TMDB 7.0
  36. 136AliceMovie · 1988 · 86m · Animation, Fantasy, AdventureThis adaptation of 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' tells the story of Alice, a quiet English girl who falls into a world where nothing makes sense. Following a white rabbit, she enters a realm filled with bizarre creatures and objects that defy logic. In this strange place, Alice meets a series of odd characters who force her to question everything she knows. She learns to be resourceful as she tries to understand the mysteries of Wonderland. The film is a whimsical journey about finding yourself, growing up, and being true to who you are in a world full of surprises. This new take on the classic story combines familiar elements with fresh visuals to create a unique experience.Stream onIMDb 7.4TMDB 7.4
  37. 137Our Song to WarMovie · 2018 · 14mIn the Colombian town of Bojaya, a mystical river flows through a land where crocodile-men exist. Here, children enjoy fishing amidst a backdrop of impending war's end. The villagers hold unique beliefs and observe the "Novenario" death ritual, potentially marking the start of an extended narrative exploring the connection between spirits and people as they navigate life after conflict.IMDb 7.2TMDB 5.0
  38. 138Dogs Don't Wear PantsMovie · 2019 · 105m · DramaA heart surgeon, still deeply affected by his wife's death, maintains a detached existence while raising his teenage daughter. An unexpected meeting with a dominatrix reignites emotions he believed lost, leading him into a complex and unusual world where physical and emotional intensity become intertwined.Stream onIMDb 6.7TMDB 6.9
  39. 139Electrician's DayMovie · 2018 · 9mAn electrician working near a psychiatric clinic is injured in an accident while watching a woman across a fence. Hospitalized with the electric shock, he becomes immersed in the daily lives of the patients. To return to his former life, he undertakes a transformative process of self-creation, akin to a divine rebirth.Stream onIMDb 6.2TMDB 5.5