The Mystery of the Old Parish House (2000)
In this movie (based on a true story) within a movie, a director tries to film the tale of an old KGB activist living in a parish house. In the summer of 1941 the activist tortured and killed Latvians in the cellar of the house. Although the old man hires others to brick over the cellar door, the murdered people keep coming through the stones and never leave him in peace. Unbeknownst to the film makers, the "real" KGB activist, now an aged drunk, is milling about the film set. Moreover, the director and lead actor are competing for the love of the lead actress, and the film's producer wants the director to re-shoot parts of the movie.
Director: Janis Streics
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 106 min
Release Date: July 11, 2000
Cast
- Renārs Kaupers - Juziks
- Aurelija Anuzhite - Magda
- Andris Berzins - Laimonis
- Eduards Pavuls - Maestro
- Mirdza Martinsone
- Gundars Āboliņš
- Ivars Kalnins - Hugo
- Artūrs Skrastiņš - Ģēnijs
- Uldis Dumpis
- Olga Dreģe
Screenplay
Music: Mārtiņš Brauns
Cinematography: Alvis Mengots, Harijs Kukels
Editing: Aigars Bišofs
Production: Rīgas Kinostudija
Country: Latvia
Language: Latviešu
Original Language: lv
More Films by Director: Janis Streics
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Mystery of the Old Parish House about?
- In this movie (based on a true story) within a movie, a director tries to film the tale of an old KGB activist living in a parish house. In the summer of 1941 the activist tortured and killed Latvians in the cellar of the house. Although the old man hires others to brick over the cellar door, the murdered people keep coming through the stones and never leave him in peace. Unbeknownst to the film makers, the "real" KGB activist, now an aged drunk, is milling about the film set. Moreover, the director and lead actor are competing for the love of the lead actress, and the film's producer wants the director to re-shoot parts of the movie.
- Who directed The Mystery of the Old Parish House?
- The Mystery of the Old Parish House was directed by Janis Streics.
- Who stars in The Mystery of the Old Parish House?
- The Mystery of the Old Parish House stars Renārs Kaupers, Aurelija Anuzhite, Andris Berzins, Eduards Pavuls, Mirdza Martinsone, Gundars Āboliņš.
- How long is The Mystery of the Old Parish House?
- The Mystery of the Old Parish House has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
- What genre is The Mystery of the Old Parish House?
- The Mystery of the Old Parish House is a Drama film.
- Where was The Mystery of the Old Parish House produced?
- The Mystery of the Old Parish House was produced in Latvia.