Land of Fate (2016)

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While the two great powers of Europe were fighting during WWII, the strong family of the legendary Prometheus of Latgale, Andrīvs Jurdžs, was brutally shattered. Fleeing from the Communists, a few of the younger generation managed to escape to the West. The older generation remained in Latvia, but Stalin’s repression deported many to Siberia as “enemies of the state”. The family is scattered over the world, and the post-war genera-tion have never met. While in America, Peter accidentally discovers the documentary film “Perpetual Calendar”, and instantly recognizes his Latvian relatives. Brother and sister, Peter and Helena, follow their parents’ footsteps back to Latgale (Eastern Latvia) to learn more of their legendary ancestor and to finally meet relatives. The family’s search leads to Tomsk, Siberia..

Director: Jānis Ozoliņš-Ozols
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 71 min
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Screenplay

Music: Guntra Kuzmina
Cinematography: Uldis Jancis, Andrejs Verhoustinskis
Editing: Octavio Iturbe
Production: Rija Films
Country: Latvia
Language: English, Pусский
Original Language: lv

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Jānis Ozoliņš-Ozols
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Land of Fate about?
While the two great powers of Europe were fighting during WWII, the strong family of the legendary Prometheus of Latgale, Andrīvs Jurdžs, was brutally shattered. Fleeing from the Communists, a few of the younger generation managed to escape to the West. The older generation remained in Latvia, but Stalin’s repression deported many to Siberia as “enemies of the state”. The family is scattered over the world, and the post-war genera-tion have never met. While in America, Peter accidentally discovers the documentary film “Perpetual Calendar”, and instantly recognizes his Latvian relatives. Brother and sister, Peter and Helena, follow their parents’ footsteps back to Latgale (Eastern Latvia) to learn more of their legendary ancestor and to finally meet relatives. The family’s search leads to Tomsk, Siberia..
Who directed Land of Fate?
Land of Fate was directed by Jānis Ozoliņš-Ozols.
How long is Land of Fate?
Land of Fate has a runtime of 1h 11m (71 minutes).
What genre is Land of Fate?
Land of Fate is a Documentary film.
Where was Land of Fate produced?
Land of Fate was produced in Latvia.