The Zitar Family (1990)
The epic film is based on the motifs of Vilis Lācis' novel "The Zītari Family". The tragedy of the Zītari family is a model of Latvian national history. With the beginning of World War I, the patriarchal way of life of Captain Andrejs and his wife Alvīne, their children Kārlis, Ings, Ernests, Elza and Janka changes, with years spent at work and in rare, modest celebrations. Kārlis voluntarily goes to the front, Ingus disappears without a trace on long sea voyages. Not wanting to live in the territory occupied by the German army, the Zītari evacuate to the distant Altai region. The unusually difficult living conditions and the drastically changing political situation of the post-revolutionary period also affect each member of the Zītari family. When the opportunity arises to return to Latvia, Andrejs and Alvīne are no longer among the living. The old sailor's nest has collapsed and the young Zītari are no longer able to preserve their father's house - all the property is stolen.
Cast
- Eduards Pavuls - Andrejs
- Lilita Ozoliņa - Alvīne
- Juris Žagars - Ingus
- Juris Lisners - Ernests
- Lelde Vikmane - Elza
- Aivars Zvaigzne - Jānis
- Jānis Zariņš - Mārtiņš
- Mirdza Martinsone - Anna
- Remigijus Sabulis
- Ivars Puga
Screenplay
Keywords
village, 1910s, ussr, latvia
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Zitar Family about?
- The epic film is based on the motifs of Vilis Lācis' novel "The Zītari Family". The tragedy of the Zītari family is a model of Latvian national history. With the beginning of World War I, the patriarchal way of life of Captain Andrejs and his wife Alvīne, their children Kārlis, Ings, Ernests, Elza and Janka changes, with years spent at work and in rare, modest celebrations. Kārlis voluntarily goes to the front, Ingus disappears without a trace on long sea voyages. Not wanting to live in the territory occupied by the German army, the Zītari evacuate to the distant Altai region. The unusually difficult living conditions and the drastically changing political situation of the post-revolutionary period also affect each member of the Zītari family. When the opportunity arises to return to Latvia, Andrejs and Alvīne are no longer among the living. The old sailor's nest has collapsed and the young Zītari are no longer able to preserve their father's house - all the property is stolen.
- Who directed The Zitar Family?
- The Zitar Family was directed by Aloiz Brench.
- Who stars in The Zitar Family?
- The Zitar Family stars Eduards Pavuls, Lilita Ozoliņa, Juris Žagars, Juris Lisners, Lelde Vikmane, Aivars Zvaigzne.
- How long is The Zitar Family?
- The Zitar Family has a runtime of 7h 44m (464 minutes).
- What genre is The Zitar Family?
- The Zitar Family is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Zitar Family produced?
- The Zitar Family was produced in Soviet Union, Latvia.