Kurts Fridrihsons (2018)

Kurts Fridrihsons (2018) poster

The significance of Kurts Fridrihsons reaches beyond the importance of his art, because during the Soviet period there were not many personalities refusing to comply with the regime while at the same time being outstanding artists. The charm and lightness that Fridrihsons preserved from pre-war civilized Europe and the free, lost Latvia was a harsh contrast to the realities of Soviet life. He was a model and inspiration for many people whose spiritual world refused to accept the existing system. The greater the distance between Fridrihsons’ lifetime and the present day, the more diversely and clearly we see the aloof and exceptional power of his personality. Unlike thousands of people who excuse themselves today for collaborating with the system with phrases like “Such were the times!”, justifying their non-resistance and compliance and their role as little bolts in the system, Fridrihsons – the loner and the example for a different option – is existentially important.

Director: Dzintra Geka-Vaska
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 78 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: Gustavs Fridrihsons
Cinematography: Viktors Grībermans
Editing: Armands Zvirbulis
Production: Sibīrijas bērni
Country: Latvia
Language: Latviešu
Original Language: lv

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kurts Fridrihsons about?
The significance of Kurts Fridrihsons reaches beyond the importance of his art, because during the Soviet period there were not many personalities refusing to comply with the regime while at the same time being outstanding artists. The charm and lightness that Fridrihsons preserved from pre-war civilized Europe and the free, lost Latvia was a harsh contrast to the realities of Soviet life. He was a model and inspiration for many people whose spiritual world refused to accept the existing system. The greater the distance between Fridrihsons’ lifetime and the present day, the more diversely and clearly we see the aloof and exceptional power of his personality. Unlike thousands of people who excuse themselves today for collaborating with the system with phrases like “Such were the times!”, justifying their non-resistance and compliance and their role as little bolts in the system, Fridrihsons – the loner and the example for a different option – is existentially important.
Who directed Kurts Fridrihsons?
Kurts Fridrihsons was directed by Dzintra Geka-Vaska.
How long is Kurts Fridrihsons?
Kurts Fridrihsons has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
What genre is Kurts Fridrihsons?
Kurts Fridrihsons is a Documentary film.
Where was Kurts Fridrihsons produced?
Kurts Fridrihsons was produced in Latvia.