The Worm (2005)
Inese (41) and Karlis (62) occupy an illegally built hut in the suburbs of Riga in Latvia. After the collapse of socialism, they have found themselves at the bottom of the social ladder, doomed to fighting for mere existence. They live on a single retiring allowance and other people’s leftovers. They are neither alcoholics nor criminals, they are les misérables of today. They are growing scraggy vegetables, picking mushrooms, gathering windfallen branches for fuel, and breeding earthworms for anglers. Everything they put their hands to falls through… After fifteen years of living together, Karlis and Inese are expecting their first baby.
Director: Andis Mizišs
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 71 min
Release Date: September 6, 2005
Screenplay
Music: Mārtiņš Brauns
Cinematography: Agris Birzulis
Production: VFS Films
Country: Latvia
Language: Latviešu
Original Language: lv
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Worm about?
- Inese (41) and Karlis (62) occupy an illegally built hut in the suburbs of Riga in Latvia. After the collapse of socialism, they have found themselves at the bottom of the social ladder, doomed to fighting for mere existence. They live on a single retiring allowance and other people’s leftovers. They are neither alcoholics nor criminals, they are les misérables of today. They are growing scraggy vegetables, picking mushrooms, gathering windfallen branches for fuel, and breeding earthworms for anglers. Everything they put their hands to falls through… After fifteen years of living together, Karlis and Inese are expecting their first baby.
- Who directed The Worm?
- The Worm was directed by Andis Mizišs.
- How long is The Worm?
- The Worm has a runtime of 1h 11m (71 minutes).
- What genre is The Worm?
- The Worm is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Worm produced?
- The Worm was produced in Latvia.