Gaismas pils (2023)
It's 1985, and Latvia is still under the Soviet occupation. Haralds Mednis, acclaimed Latvian choral conductor, is expelled from participating at the National Song and Dance festival, and a symbolic Latvian song "Gaismas pils" ("Castle of Light") is excluded from the programme of the festival. However, the choirs and the public shout out Haralds Mednis's name and try to get him to conduct "Gaismas pils", in spite of the censors. This film is an attempt to imagine what the people working for the state apparatus tasked with oppressing any rebellious actuons might have felt at that moment back in 1985.
Director: Edgars Kaupers
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 17 min
Release Date: May 30, 2023
Cast
Screenplay
Cinematography: Dāvids Smiltiņš
Editing: Edvards Mikāls
Production: LMT, fon Films
Country: Latvia
Original Language: lv
More Films by Director: Edgars Kaupers
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Gaismas pils about?
- It's 1985, and Latvia is still under the Soviet occupation. Haralds Mednis, acclaimed Latvian choral conductor, is expelled from participating at the National Song and Dance festival, and a symbolic Latvian song "Gaismas pils" ("Castle of Light") is excluded from the programme of the festival. However, the choirs and the public shout out Haralds Mednis's name and try to get him to conduct "Gaismas pils", in spite of the censors. This film is an attempt to imagine what the people working for the state apparatus tasked with oppressing any rebellious actuons might have felt at that moment back in 1985.
- Who directed Gaismas pils?
- Gaismas pils was directed by Edgars Kaupers.
- Who stars in Gaismas pils?
- Gaismas pils stars Toms Treibergs, Ieva Puķe, Marģers Majors.
- How long is Gaismas pils?
- Gaismas pils has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
- What genre is Gaismas pils?
- Gaismas pils is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was Gaismas pils produced?
- Gaismas pils was produced in Latvia.