Fridrihs Vesmanis. Many Happy Returns! (2023)

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Fridrihs Vesmanis (1875–1941) – the first Chairman of the Saeima (Parliament) of the Republic of Latvia, Latvia’s envoy to Great Britain, and a Supreme Court senator – was arrested and deported by the Soviets in June 1941. It was forbidden to mention his name during the years of the Soviet occupation. Only after Latvia regained its independence, his descendants found his autobiography, which reads like a last letter to the future Latvia. This film is dedicated to the inception of the Latvian state and the centenary of its Constitution and Parliament.

Director: Raitis Ābele
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 63 min
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Music: Gatis Ziema
Production: Studija Centrums
Country: Latvia
Original Language: lv

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fridrihs Vesmanis. Many Happy Returns! about?
Fridrihs Vesmanis (1875–1941) – the first Chairman of the Saeima (Parliament) of the Republic of Latvia, Latvia’s envoy to Great Britain, and a Supreme Court senator – was arrested and deported by the Soviets in June 1941. It was forbidden to mention his name during the years of the Soviet occupation. Only after Latvia regained its independence, his descendants found his autobiography, which reads like a last letter to the future Latvia. This film is dedicated to the inception of the Latvian state and the centenary of its Constitution and Parliament.
Who directed Fridrihs Vesmanis. Many Happy Returns!?
Fridrihs Vesmanis. Many Happy Returns! was directed by Raitis Ābele.
How long is Fridrihs Vesmanis. Many Happy Returns!?
Fridrihs Vesmanis. Many Happy Returns! has a runtime of 1h 3m (63 minutes).
What genre is Fridrihs Vesmanis. Many Happy Returns!?
Fridrihs Vesmanis. Many Happy Returns! is a Documentary film.
Where was Fridrihs Vesmanis. Many Happy Returns! produced?
Fridrihs Vesmanis. Many Happy Returns! was produced in Latvia.