The Children of Siberia (2001)

The Children of Siberia (2001) poster

On June 14, 1941, more than 15,000 Latvian inhabitants, including approximately 4,000 children of Latvian, Jewish, Polish and Russian ethnicity were deported to Siberia. During this period of deportation by the Soviet invaders, the men were separated from their families and sent to the Gulag. Some were sentenced to the highest punishment, death, and the rest were kept in labor camps. The women and children were sent to the remote Krasnoyarsk and Tomsk districts. The first two years were the most difficult and many perished from the harsh conditions. Today some 400 of those deported children still live in Latvia and Siberia. This documentary describes the fate of these children.

Director: Dzintra Geka-Vaska
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 53 min
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Screenplay

Music: Pēteris Vasks, Arturs Maskats
Editing: Armands Zvirbulis
Production: Latvijas Televizija
Country: Latvia
Original Language: lv
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Children of Siberia about?
On June 14, 1941, more than 15,000 Latvian inhabitants, including approximately 4,000 children of Latvian, Jewish, Polish and Russian ethnicity were deported to Siberia. During this period of deportation by the Soviet invaders, the men were separated from their families and sent to the Gulag. Some were sentenced to the highest punishment, death, and the rest were kept in labor camps. The women and children were sent to the remote Krasnoyarsk and Tomsk districts. The first two years were the most difficult and many perished from the harsh conditions. Today some 400 of those deported children still live in Latvia and Siberia. This documentary describes the fate of these children.
Who directed The Children of Siberia?
The Children of Siberia was directed by Dzintra Geka-Vaska.
How long is The Children of Siberia?
The Children of Siberia has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
What genre is The Children of Siberia?
The Children of Siberia is a Documentary film.
Where was The Children of Siberia produced?
The Children of Siberia was produced in Latvia.