The Beginning (1961)
The Beginning is the first installment in Brauns’ trilogy dedicated to large-scale construction development in Latvia. It captures the building process of the Pļaviņas hydroelectric station on the country’s largest river. Observation of the builders, drivers, and engineers at work highlights the human aspect of construction work. The film’s title carries symbolic weight – this is the first Riga school film, Brauns’ directorial debut, the first widescreen picture made in Latvia, and the first part of a trilogy.
Director: Uldis Brauns
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: January 1, 1961
Screenplay
Cinematography: Uldis Brauns
Production: Rīgas kinostudija
Country: Soviet Union
Language: Latviešu, Pусский
Original Language: lv
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Beginning about?
- The Beginning is the first installment in Brauns’ trilogy dedicated to large-scale construction development in Latvia. It captures the building process of the Pļaviņas hydroelectric station on the country’s largest river. Observation of the builders, drivers, and engineers at work highlights the human aspect of construction work. The film’s title carries symbolic weight – this is the first Riga school film, Brauns’ directorial debut, the first widescreen picture made in Latvia, and the first part of a trilogy.
- Who directed The Beginning?
- The Beginning was directed by Uldis Brauns.
- How long is The Beginning?
- The Beginning has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is The Beginning?
- The Beginning is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Beginning produced?
- The Beginning was produced in Soviet Union.