Roof on the Moonway (2001)
In the early 1980’s two hundred pairs of common terns (Sterna hirundo) were forced to abandon their last natural nesting place on a river island near a major European capital Riga. Looking for a new habitat, the birds chose the flat pebbled roof of a concrete island – a printing house – in the middle of the city. The first generation of birds to grow up on this roof and fly to Southern Africa every winter have covered the distance from the Earth to the Moon. During the film various human attitudes towards the terns will emerge. The attitude of the birds is clear – they view things form above.
Director: Andis Mizišs, Māris Maskalāns
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date: April 26, 2001
Screenplay
Music: Arnis Mednis
Cinematography: Māris Maskalāns
Editing: Raimonds Špakovskis
Production: VFS Films
Country: Latvia
Original Language: lv
Themes
Birds: Flight and Migration in the Sky, Wetlands and Bird Sanctuary Peace, Bird Migration and Freedom in the Sky
Keywords
birds, urban nature
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Roof on the Moonway about?
- In the early 1980’s two hundred pairs of common terns (Sterna hirundo) were forced to abandon their last natural nesting place on a river island near a major European capital Riga. Looking for a new habitat, the birds chose the flat pebbled roof of a concrete island – a printing house – in the middle of the city. The first generation of birds to grow up on this roof and fly to Southern Africa every winter have covered the distance from the Earth to the Moon. During the film various human attitudes towards the terns will emerge. The attitude of the birds is clear – they view things form above.
- Who directed Roof on the Moonway?
- Roof on the Moonway was directed by Andis Mizišs, Māris Maskalāns.
- How long is Roof on the Moonway?
- Roof on the Moonway has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
- What genre is Roof on the Moonway?
- Roof on the Moonway is a Documentary film.
- Where was Roof on the Moonway produced?
- Roof on the Moonway was produced in Latvia.
- What are the themes of Roof on the Moonway?
- The themes of Roof on the Moonway include: Birds: Flight and Migration in the Sky, Wetlands and Bird Sanctuary Peace, Bird Migration and Freedom in the Sky.