The Curonians (2015)

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Curonians is a historical documentary about one of the ancient Baltic tribes. The Curonians lived in the western parts of modern-day Latvia from the 5th until the 16th century. They eventually merged with other Baltic peoples to form the Latvian nation. The docu-mentary utilizes reenacted scenes, interviews with known historians and 3D animation to tell the story of this brave warrior tribe. They were feared even by their Scandinavian neighbors and remained one of the last remaining pagan tribes in Europe. Evidence of Curonian rituals can be found as late as the 19th century. The film offers a brief insight into their lives, culture, customs and beliefs. It tells about their moments of strength, victory and also their defeats.

Director: Lauris Ābele, Raitis Ābele
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 26 min
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Screenplay

Music: Kaspars Bārbals
Cinematography: Mārcis Ābele, Jānis Indriks
Editing: Raitis Ābele
Production: Tritone Studio
Country: Latvia
Original Language: lv

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Curonians about?
Curonians is a historical documentary about one of the ancient Baltic tribes. The Curonians lived in the western parts of modern-day Latvia from the 5th until the 16th century. They eventually merged with other Baltic peoples to form the Latvian nation. The docu-mentary utilizes reenacted scenes, interviews with known historians and 3D animation to tell the story of this brave warrior tribe. They were feared even by their Scandinavian neighbors and remained one of the last remaining pagan tribes in Europe. Evidence of Curonian rituals can be found as late as the 19th century. The film offers a brief insight into their lives, culture, customs and beliefs. It tells about their moments of strength, victory and also their defeats.
Who directed The Curonians?
The Curonians was directed by Lauris Ābele, Raitis Ābele.
How long is The Curonians?
The Curonians has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).
What genre is The Curonians?
The Curonians is a Documentary film.
Where was The Curonians produced?
The Curonians was produced in Latvia.