Mērija's Journey (2018)

Mērija's Journey (2018) poster

At the end of the Second World War, when the German army retreated from Latvia, it also took along 700 boxes of materials from Latvian museums. If not for a young woman named Mērija Grīnberga, the exhibition halls of many museums in Latvia would be empty today. Grīnberga was the only volunteer who in 1944 went along with the train carrying the treasures of Latvian art in order to return with them back to Riga. The German occupying forces tried to take them away; the Soviet occupation forces brought them back; Mērija completed her duty. As gratitude for her journey, Mērija was sacked from her job at the museum and incessantly viewed with suspicion.

Director: Kristīne Želve
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 82 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Juris Vaivods
Cinematography: Andrejs Rudzāts
Editing: Gunta Ikere
Production: Vivat!
Country: Latvia
Language: Latviešu
Original Language: lv
More Films by Director: Kristīne Želve
More Films in Genre: Documentary, History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mērija's Journey about?
At the end of the Second World War, when the German army retreated from Latvia, it also took along 700 boxes of materials from Latvian museums. If not for a young woman named Mērija Grīnberga, the exhibition halls of many museums in Latvia would be empty today. Grīnberga was the only volunteer who in 1944 went along with the train carrying the treasures of Latvian art in order to return with them back to Riga. The German occupying forces tried to take them away; the Soviet occupation forces brought them back; Mērija completed her duty. As gratitude for her journey, Mērija was sacked from her job at the museum and incessantly viewed with suspicion.
Who directed Mērija's Journey?
Mērija's Journey was directed by Kristīne Želve.
Who stars in Mērija's Journey?
Mērija's Journey stars Marina Janaus, Daiga Kažociņa.
How long is Mērija's Journey?
Mērija's Journey has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
What genre is Mērija's Journey?
Mērija's Journey is a Documentary, History film.
Where was Mērija's Journey produced?
Mērija's Journey was produced in Latvia.