The Constellation of Riflemen (1982)
A collective portrait of the Latvian Red Riflemen is made up of memories told by the old men themselves. Unique and harsh are their destinies during the World War I and the revolution, at the opposite fronts of civil war, in 1930s. The victories of the Riflemen, their courage, confidence, pain and tragedy. The authors of the film have been able to save these tales from the relentless flow of time and make everyone realise the role of the Latvian Riflemen in history and nation.
Director: Juris Podnieks
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: May 10, 1982
Screenplay
Music: Raimonds Pauls
Cinematography: Andris Slapiņš
Editing: Maija Selecka
Production: Rīgas kinostudija
Country: Soviet Union
Language: Latviešu, Pусский
Original Language: lv
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Constellation of Riflemen about?
- A collective portrait of the Latvian Red Riflemen is made up of memories told by the old men themselves. Unique and harsh are their destinies during the World War I and the revolution, at the opposite fronts of civil war, in 1930s. The victories of the Riflemen, their courage, confidence, pain and tragedy. The authors of the film have been able to save these tales from the relentless flow of time and make everyone realise the role of the Latvian Riflemen in history and nation.
- Who directed The Constellation of Riflemen?
- The Constellation of Riflemen was directed by Juris Podnieks.
- How long is The Constellation of Riflemen?
- The Constellation of Riflemen has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Constellation of Riflemen?
- The Constellation of Riflemen is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Constellation of Riflemen produced?
- The Constellation of Riflemen was produced in Soviet Union.