Rockin' Down The Curtain: The 60ies. Beginning (2015)

The first film in the trilogy about the history of rock music in Latvia

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Choosing the fate of a rock musician was similar to being a dissident. From the 60s, the Soviet Union tried to discourage and restrict the expansion of rock music by any means. They called it the “rotten fruit of degraded capitalism, demoralizing the minds of Soviet youth”. Despite that, rock music broke the wall – made a hole in the Iron Curtain – and gained the hearts and minds of tens of thousands of young people.Rock musicians were on the frontline of the rebellion against the Soviet regime. Despite censorship, they managed to deliver, in a hidden, roundabout way through lyrics and music, the spirit of nonconformity and freedom of choice to their audience. A film about Latvian and Soviet rock pioneers, their lives and destinies.

Director: Igors Linga, Kristians Luhaers, Mareks Bērents
Genre: Documentary, History, Music
Runtime: 66 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Krists Luhaers, Uldis Jancis
Editing: Kristians Luhaers
Production: Screen Vision
Country: Latvia
Original Language: lv

Keywords

soviet union, rock music, dissident, latvia

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rockin' Down The Curtain: The 60ies. Beginning about?
Choosing the fate of a rock musician was similar to being a dissident. From the 60s, the Soviet Union tried to discourage and restrict the expansion of rock music by any means. They called it the “rotten fruit of degraded capitalism, demoralizing the minds of Soviet youth”. Despite that, rock music broke the wall – made a hole in the Iron Curtain – and gained the hearts and minds of tens of thousands of young people.Rock musicians were on the frontline of the rebellion against the Soviet regime. Despite censorship, they managed to deliver, in a hidden, roundabout way through lyrics and music, the spirit of nonconformity and freedom of choice to their audience. A film about Latvian and Soviet rock pioneers, their lives and destinies.
Who directed Rockin' Down The Curtain: The 60ies. Beginning?
Rockin' Down The Curtain: The 60ies. Beginning was directed by Igors Linga, Kristians Luhaers, Mareks Bērents.
How long is Rockin' Down The Curtain: The 60ies. Beginning?
Rockin' Down The Curtain: The 60ies. Beginning has a runtime of 1h 6m (66 minutes).
What genre is Rockin' Down The Curtain: The 60ies. Beginning?
Rockin' Down The Curtain: The 60ies. Beginning is a Documentary, History, Music film.
Where was Rockin' Down The Curtain: The 60ies. Beginning produced?
Rockin' Down The Curtain: The 60ies. Beginning was produced in Latvia.