Eight Stars (2017)
This film tells about the most striking and tragic phenomenon during the development of self-awareness of the Latvian nation – the Latvian Riflemen. The first Daugavgrīva regiment, the second Riga, third Kurland, fifth Semigallian, sixth Tukums, seventh Bauska and eighth Valmiera regiments of Latvian Riflemen – this was Latvia before its statehood. The film is a historically chronological study beginning with the formation of the Riflemen battalions and their first battles until the end of the Civil War in Russia, when a large part of the Riflemen returned home to the recently established state of Latvia. This is a story about common people challenged by the Big Epoch that determined their lives.
Director: Askolds Saulītis
Genre: Documentary, History, War
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: November 18, 2017
Screenplay
Music: Jānis Brunovskis
Cinematography: Andrejs Verhoustinskis
Editing: Askolds Saulītis
Production: Studija Centrums
Country: Latvia
Original Language: lv
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Eight Stars about?
- This film tells about the most striking and tragic phenomenon during the development of self-awareness of the Latvian nation – the Latvian Riflemen. The first Daugavgrīva regiment, the second Riga, third Kurland, fifth Semigallian, sixth Tukums, seventh Bauska and eighth Valmiera regiments of Latvian Riflemen – this was Latvia before its statehood. The film is a historically chronological study beginning with the formation of the Riflemen battalions and their first battles until the end of the Civil War in Russia, when a large part of the Riflemen returned home to the recently established state of Latvia. This is a story about common people challenged by the Big Epoch that determined their lives.
- Who directed Eight Stars?
- Eight Stars was directed by Askolds Saulītis.
- How long is Eight Stars?
- Eight Stars has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Eight Stars?
- Eight Stars is a Documentary, History, War film.
- Where was Eight Stars produced?
- Eight Stars was produced in Latvia.