Family Instinct (2010)

Family Instinct (2010) poster

'Family Instinct' is a film about incest - an illegal act, social taboo and a violation of religious norms. Zanda is a 28-year-old woman, worn out by hard work. Surrounded by poverty and despair, she is trying to survive with her two children in a god-forsaken Latvian village. Her hardships can be traced back to living in a relationship with her brother Valdis. When Valdis is put in jail, the local community forces her to make a difficult choice: to stay with him or with her children. Despite her ill fortune, she manages to express her love for the children, still hoping to save her family. The film offers a tragicomic but highly authentic insight into the bleak reality of post-soviet era.

Director: Andris Gauja
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 58 min
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Screenplay

Music: Andris Gauja, Ģirts Koknēvičs, Ingus Baušķenieks
Cinematography: Aleksandrs Grebņevs
Editing: Andris Gauja
Production: FA Filma
Country: Latvia
Language: Latviešu
Original Language: lv

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Family Instinct about?
'Family Instinct' is a film about incest - an illegal act, social taboo and a violation of religious norms. Zanda is a 28-year-old woman, worn out by hard work. Surrounded by poverty and despair, she is trying to survive with her two children in a god-forsaken Latvian village. Her hardships can be traced back to living in a relationship with her brother Valdis. When Valdis is put in jail, the local community forces her to make a difficult choice: to stay with him or with her children. Despite her ill fortune, she manages to express her love for the children, still hoping to save her family. The film offers a tragicomic but highly authentic insight into the bleak reality of post-soviet era.
Who directed Family Instinct?
Family Instinct was directed by Andris Gauja.
How long is Family Instinct?
Family Instinct has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
What genre is Family Instinct?
Family Instinct is a Documentary film.
Where was Family Instinct produced?
Family Instinct was produced in Latvia.