The Future is the Present of the Past (2011)

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A tragicomedy about the actions of four youths during the 10th Latvian parliamentary elections, and in the 100 days afterwards. Each represents a different political party and set of beliefs. In a time when Latvia is dominated by political nihilism, this film explores the political ideals of young people and their motivation to work towards a better future for their nation – through their hopes, work, victories and disillusionment.

Director: Krista Burāne
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 77 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Dainis Juraga, Renārs Vimba
Editing: Krista Burāne
Production: Nomadi, Latvijas Kultūras akadēmija
Country: Latvia
Original Language: lv
More Films by Director: Krista Burāne
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Future is the Present of the Past about?
A tragicomedy about the actions of four youths during the 10th Latvian parliamentary elections, and in the 100 days afterwards. Each represents a different political party and set of beliefs. In a time when Latvia is dominated by political nihilism, this film explores the political ideals of young people and their motivation to work towards a better future for their nation – through their hopes, work, victories and disillusionment.
Who directed The Future is the Present of the Past?
The Future is the Present of the Past was directed by Krista Burāne.
How long is The Future is the Present of the Past?
The Future is the Present of the Past has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
What genre is The Future is the Present of the Past?
The Future is the Present of the Past is a Documentary film.
Where was The Future is the Present of the Past produced?
The Future is the Present of the Past was produced in Latvia.