My Freedom (2023)

Freedom has a woman's voice

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Alicija (33), a Polish-born liberal free-thinker, joins the Awakening movement in occupied Latvia. Her newlywed husband Ilgvars (53), a man with the experience of another generation, calls her to be more careful and cautious. With the support of a close friend, the poet Normunds (40), Alicija soon comes to the forefront of the Singing Revolution. However, alongside the first success, difficulties appear – Alicija receives an anonymous letter accusing Ilgvars of being a former KGB informant. His ambiguous answer leads to her wanting to find out the truth. Realizing that her husband’s actions in the KGB have affected the fate of her close friend, Alicija faces an unenviable choice. Torn by internal contradictions, she continues her work to restore the country’s independence, unable to find courage to resolve the situation. Alicija buries herself in her work and the emotional connection with her husband gradually fades away.

Director: Ilze Kunga-Melgaile
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 96 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Domas Strupinskas
Cinematography: Maxim Efros
Editing: Silvija Vilkaitė
Production: Tasse Film, M-Films
Country: Latvia, Lithuania
Language: Latviešu
Original Language: lv

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is My Freedom about?
Alicija (33), a Polish-born liberal free-thinker, joins the Awakening movement in occupied Latvia. Her newlywed husband Ilgvars (53), a man with the experience of another generation, calls her to be more careful and cautious. With the support of a close friend, the poet Normunds (40), Alicija soon comes to the forefront of the Singing Revolution. However, alongside the first success, difficulties appear – Alicija receives an anonymous letter accusing Ilgvars of being a former KGB informant. His ambiguous answer leads to her wanting to find out the truth. Realizing that her husband’s actions in the KGB have affected the fate of her close friend, Alicija faces an unenviable choice. Torn by internal contradictions, she continues her work to restore the country’s independence, unable to find courage to resolve the situation. Alicija buries herself in her work and the emotional connection with her husband gradually fades away.
Who directed My Freedom?
My Freedom was directed by Ilze Kunga-Melgaile.
Who stars in My Freedom?
My Freedom stars Ērika Eglija-Grāvele, Darius Meškauskas, Gints Grāvelis, Ilze Ķuzule-Skrastiņa, Mārtiņš Upenieks, Peteris Vilkaste.
How long is My Freedom?
My Freedom has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
What genre is My Freedom?
My Freedom is a Drama film.
Where was My Freedom produced?
My Freedom was produced in Latvia, Lithuania.