Maija and Paija (1991)
A Latvian fairy-tale film based on Anna Brigadere’s classic play. It follows two stepsisters: gentle, hardworking Maija and spoiled, idle Paija whose trials in the underworld reveal their true natures, with rewards and consequences to match.
Director: Gunārs Piesis
Genre: Fantasy, Family
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: July 15, 1991
Cast
- Elīna Siliņa - Maija
- Ieva Sāviča - Paija
- Lilita Ozoliņa - Pate
- German Tikhonov - Varis
- Elza Radziņa - Laima
- Inga Aizbalte - Laima
- Elita Krastiņa
- Uldis Pūcītis
- Antra Liedskalniņa
- Inta Grīnberga
Screenplay
- Lija Brīdaka (Screenplay)
- Anna Brigadere (Story)
Music: Imants Kalniņš
Cinematography: Mārtiņš Kleins
Editing: Tamara Musnickaya
Production: Trīs
Country: Latvia
Language: Latviešu
Original Language: lv
Themes
Fairytales Reimagined, Broken Fairy Tale Curses, Magical Fantasy Worlds
Keywords
fairy tale, witchcraft
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Maija and Paija about?
- A Latvian fairy-tale film based on Anna Brigadere’s classic play. It follows two stepsisters: gentle, hardworking Maija and spoiled, idle Paija whose trials in the underworld reveal their true natures, with rewards and consequences to match.
- Who directed Maija and Paija?
- Maija and Paija was directed by Gunārs Piesis.
- Who stars in Maija and Paija?
- Maija and Paija stars Elīna Siliņa, Ieva Sāviča, Lilita Ozoliņa, German Tikhonov, Elza Radziņa, Inga Aizbalte.
- How long is Maija and Paija?
- Maija and Paija has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Maija and Paija?
- Maija and Paija is a Fantasy, Family film.
- Where was Maija and Paija produced?
- Maija and Paija was produced in Latvia.
- What are the themes of Maija and Paija?
- The themes of Maija and Paija include: Fairytales Reimagined, Broken Fairy Tale Curses, Magical Fantasy Worlds.