Dear Life (1989)
A homage to Krišjānis Barons and his life's work – to collect and catalogue Latvian folksongs or dainas,thus creating the encyclopaedia of Latvian life, a poetic reflection of the knowledge of life accumulated over the centuries. The film is based on Krišjānis Barons' life during late 1800s and early 1900s – his childhood and youth in Latvia, studies and work in St. Petersburg and other places in Russia, his relationship with his faithful wife Dārta, and the awakening of the Latvian self-awareness.
Director: Aivars Freimanis
Runtime: 185 min
Release Date: January 4, 1989
Cast
Screenplay
- Aivars Freimanis
- Jānis Peters (Co-Writer)
Music: Mārtiņš Brauns
Cinematography: Valdis Eglītis
Editing: Liene Bāliņa
Production: Rigel Entertainment
Country: Soviet Union
Original Language: lv
More Films by Director: Aivars Freimanis
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dear Life about?
- A homage to Krišjānis Barons and his life's work – to collect and catalogue Latvian folksongs or dainas,thus creating the encyclopaedia of Latvian life, a poetic reflection of the knowledge of life accumulated over the centuries. The film is based on Krišjānis Barons' life during late 1800s and early 1900s – his childhood and youth in Latvia, studies and work in St. Petersburg and other places in Russia, his relationship with his faithful wife Dārta, and the awakening of the Latvian self-awareness.
- Who directed Dear Life?
- Dear Life was directed by Aivars Freimanis.
- Who stars in Dear Life?
- Dear Life stars Valdemārs Zandbergs, Velta Līne, Leonīds Grabovskis, Indra Briķe, Juris Bartkevičs, Maija Apine.
- How long is Dear Life?
- Dear Life has a runtime of 3h 5m (185 minutes).
- Where was Dear Life produced?
- Dear Life was produced in Soviet Union.