The Path to Baltic Freedom (2013)

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The film, dedicated to the 25th Anniversary of the Popular Front of Latvia, shows the most important turning points in the history of the Latvian National Awakening and Singing Revolution, as well as the rebirth of Latvian national symbols and values. In The Path to Baltic Freedom the authors focus on lesser known pages of history – the influence of perestroika on the early national movements of the 1980s, the role and participation of the Secret Service and the Communist Party in the newly-forming mass movements and their wish to guide or at least control them. The history of the Popular Front is shown not only until their victory in the first free elections in the history of the USSR that resulted in the restoration of independence for the Baltic states; the film also includes the decline of the organization after it had reached the most crucial of its goals.

Director: Askolds Saulītis
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 98 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Andrejs Verhoustinskis
Editing: Askolds Saulītis
Production: Subjektiv Filma, Clio Works, Terra Europa
Country: Latvia
Original Language: lv

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Path to Baltic Freedom about?
The film, dedicated to the 25th Anniversary of the Popular Front of Latvia, shows the most important turning points in the history of the Latvian National Awakening and Singing Revolution, as well as the rebirth of Latvian national symbols and values. In The Path to Baltic Freedom the authors focus on lesser known pages of history – the influence of perestroika on the early national movements of the 1980s, the role and participation of the Secret Service and the Communist Party in the newly-forming mass movements and their wish to guide or at least control them. The history of the Popular Front is shown not only until their victory in the first free elections in the history of the USSR that resulted in the restoration of independence for the Baltic states; the film also includes the decline of the organization after it had reached the most crucial of its goals.
Who directed The Path to Baltic Freedom?
The Path to Baltic Freedom was directed by Askolds Saulītis.
Who stars in The Path to Baltic Freedom?
The Path to Baltic Freedom stars Andris Keišs.
How long is The Path to Baltic Freedom?
The Path to Baltic Freedom has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
What genre is The Path to Baltic Freedom?
The Path to Baltic Freedom is a Documentary film.
Where was The Path to Baltic Freedom produced?
The Path to Baltic Freedom was produced in Latvia.