Latvian Coyote (2019)

Somewhere in a forest by the eastern border of the European Union, illegal immigrants meet a local resident Pepe in the middle of the night. Is this a coincidence or a diligently crafted plan?

Latvian Coyote (2019) poster

An absurd game of “finding happiness” is being played by local Latvian coyotes* and illegal immigrants on the Russian and the European Union border. It is a game with no winner – all participants are driven to play by the sense of despair. While one side leaves home and undertakes a perilous journey to the other side of the globe, hoping to spend the rest of their lives in a free country, the other side risks their freedom to earn a chance to stay right where they are, in their homeland. *coyote – someone who smuggles illegal immigrants

Director: Ivars Zviedris
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 69 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Toms Auniņš, Otto Auniņš
Cinematography: Haralds Ozols, Ivars Zviedris
Editing: Haralds Ozols
Production: Documentarian
Country: Latvia
Language: Latviešu
Original Language: lv

Themes

Immigrant and Refugee Lives

Keywords

prison, immigrant, smuggling (contraband), illegal immigration, border, people smuggling, border patrol, border guard, vietnamese, vietnamese refugees

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Latvian Coyote about?
An absurd game of “finding happiness” is being played by local Latvian coyotes* and illegal immigrants on the Russian and the European Union border. It is a game with no winner – all participants are driven to play by the sense of despair. While one side leaves home and undertakes a perilous journey to the other side of the globe, hoping to spend the rest of their lives in a free country, the other side risks their freedom to earn a chance to stay right where they are, in their homeland. *coyote – someone who smuggles illegal immigrants
Who directed Latvian Coyote?
Latvian Coyote was directed by Ivars Zviedris.
Who stars in Latvian Coyote?
Latvian Coyote stars Gatis Pamils-Pamiljans.
How long is Latvian Coyote?
Latvian Coyote has a runtime of 1h 9m (69 minutes).
What genre is Latvian Coyote?
Latvian Coyote is a Documentary film.
Where was Latvian Coyote produced?
Latvian Coyote was produced in Latvia.
What are the themes of Latvian Coyote?
The themes of Latvian Coyote include: Immigrant and Refugee Lives.