Talkers (2016)
The three speakers represent two of the dialects, with the most common one - the middle dialect spoken in Riga and central parts of Latvia - not featured in the film. In intimate surroundings, a farmer, a schoolteacher, and a herder of ostriches talk about perceived differences between Latvian speakers, and about language policy and their lives.
Director: Dainis Kļava
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 26 min
Release Date: November 8, 2016
Screenplay
Music: Reinis Sējāns
Cinematography: Māris Ločmelis
Editing: Dainis Kļava
Production: VFS Films
Country: Latvia
Original Language: lv
Keywords
language, dialect, latvian
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Talkers about?
- The three speakers represent two of the dialects, with the most common one - the middle dialect spoken in Riga and central parts of Latvia - not featured in the film. In intimate surroundings, a farmer, a schoolteacher, and a herder of ostriches talk about perceived differences between Latvian speakers, and about language policy and their lives.
- Who directed Talkers?
- Talkers was directed by Dainis Kļava.
- How long is Talkers?
- Talkers has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).
- What genre is Talkers?
- Talkers is a Documentary film.
- Where was Talkers produced?
- Talkers was produced in Latvia.