January (2022)

The month when we chose our freedom

January (2022) poster

It is 1991 in Latvia and nineteen-year-old aspiring cinematographer Jazis’s whole world is thrown into chaos as he is dragged into the people’s peaceful protests against the Soviet Army’s attempted takeover of power in his country.

Director: Viesturs Kairišs
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Juste Janulyte
Cinematography: Wojciech Staroń
Editing: Armands Začs
Production: Mistrus Media, Artbox, Staron Film
Country: Latvia, Lithuania, Poland
Language: Latviešu
Original Language: lv

Trailer

January Trailer
More Films by Director: Viesturs Kairišs
More Films in Genre: Drama, History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is January about?
It is 1991 in Latvia and nineteen-year-old aspiring cinematographer Jazis’s whole world is thrown into chaos as he is dragged into the people’s peaceful protests against the Soviet Army’s attempted takeover of power in his country.
Who directed January?
January was directed by Viesturs Kairišs.
Who stars in January?
January stars Karlis Arnolds Avots, Alise Danovska, Sandis Runge, Baiba Broka, Aleksas Kazanavičius, Juhan Ulfsak.
How long is January?
January has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
What genre is January?
January is a Drama, History film.
Where was January produced?
January was produced in Latvia, Lithuania, Poland.