Defenders of Riga (2007)
The film dramatizes November 11, 1919- a crucial date in the battle for Latvian independence. A year after the end of the official hostilities of WWI, a renegade German general and troops remain outside the Latvian capital. Latvian riflemen, most of them inexperienced volunteers, somehow managed to defeat a larger, better-armed force of German and Russian mercenaries.
Director: Aigars Grauba
Genre: Action, Drama, History, War
Runtime: 118 min
Release Date: January 1, 2007
Cast
- Jānis Reinis - Mārtiņš
- Elita Kļaviņa - Elza
- Ģirts Krūmiņš - Pavel Bermondt
- Romualds Ancans - Rüdiger von der Goltz
- Vilis Daudziņš - Paulis
- Andris Keišs - Ernests
- Artūrs Skrastiņš - Jēkabs
- Kęstutis Jakštas - President Kārlis Ulmanis
- Ģirts Ķesteris - Arnolds
- Inara Slucka - Justīne
Screenplay
Cinematography: Vladimir Bashta, Gvido Skulte
Editing: Līga Pipare
Production: Platforma Filma, Ruut
Country: Estonia, Latvia
Language: Latviešu, Deutsch, Pусский, Français, English
Budget: $4M
Original Language: lv
Themes
World War I and Trench Warfare, World War I: The Trench Ordeal, The Horror of War and Humanity, Battlefields and Military Operations, Epic Historical Stories
Keywords
world war i, post world war i, soldier, historical, 1920s, defender, warfield, riga
Trailer
Defenders of Riga TrailerMore Films by Director: Aigars Grauba
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Defenders of Riga about?
- The film dramatizes November 11, 1919- a crucial date in the battle for Latvian independence. A year after the end of the official hostilities of WWI, a renegade German general and troops remain outside the Latvian capital. Latvian riflemen, most of them inexperienced volunteers, somehow managed to defeat a larger, better-armed force of German and Russian mercenaries.
- Who directed Defenders of Riga?
- Defenders of Riga was directed by Aigars Grauba.
- Who stars in Defenders of Riga?
- Defenders of Riga stars Jānis Reinis, Elita Kļaviņa, Ģirts Krūmiņš, Romualds Ancans, Vilis Daudziņš, Andris Keišs.
- How long is Defenders of Riga?
- Defenders of Riga has a runtime of 1h 58m (118 minutes).
- What genre is Defenders of Riga?
- Defenders of Riga is a Action, Drama, History, War film.
- What is the budget of Defenders of Riga?
- Defenders of Riga had a budget of $4M.
- Where was Defenders of Riga produced?
- Defenders of Riga was produced in Estonia, Latvia.
- What are the themes of Defenders of Riga?
- The themes of Defenders of Riga include: World War I and Trench Warfare, World War I: The Trench Ordeal, The Horror of War and Humanity, Battlefields and Military Operations, Epic Historical Stories.