My Family Tree (2013)

My Family Tree (2013) poster

A unique, engaging film that combines documentary footage with narrative cinema to tell the story of four generations of a Latvian family. Sixteen year-old student Jānis has been given an interesting homework assignment – to draw his family tree and explain it. The story of his family begins with his great-great-grandfather who burned down the manors of German landowners during the 1905 revolution. My Family Tree takes us on a journey to various countries and political regimes, showing Jānis’ ancestors to be people of diverse fates and life stories. A rich Latvian trader, a red rifleman loyal to Lenin, a carpenter with the KGB and war refugees in Sweden are only a few branches on his family tree, and the boy has heard something unusual and unforgettable about each and every one of these people.

Director: Una Celma
Genre: Drama, Family, History
Runtime: 74 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Uldis Jancis, Aleksandrs Grebņevs
Editing: Oļegs Aleksejevs
Production: Fenixfilm
Country: Latvia
Language: Latviešu, Pусский, svenska
Original Language: lv

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Trailer

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More Films by Director: Una Celma
More Films in Genre: Drama, Family, History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is My Family Tree about?
A unique, engaging film that combines documentary footage with narrative cinema to tell the story of four generations of a Latvian family. Sixteen year-old student Jānis has been given an interesting homework assignment – to draw his family tree and explain it. The story of his family begins with his great-great-grandfather who burned down the manors of German landowners during the 1905 revolution. My Family Tree takes us on a journey to various countries and political regimes, showing Jānis’ ancestors to be people of diverse fates and life stories. A rich Latvian trader, a red rifleman loyal to Lenin, a carpenter with the KGB and war refugees in Sweden are only a few branches on his family tree, and the boy has heard something unusual and unforgettable about each and every one of these people.
Who directed My Family Tree?
My Family Tree was directed by Una Celma.
Who stars in My Family Tree?
My Family Tree stars Harijs Spanovskis, Andris Berzins, Inita Dzelme, Artūrs Dīcis, Edgars Petkevičs, Juris Circenis.
How long is My Family Tree?
My Family Tree has a runtime of 1h 14m (74 minutes).
What genre is My Family Tree?
My Family Tree is a Drama, Family, History film.
Where was My Family Tree produced?
My Family Tree was produced in Latvia.