My Beloved Riga (2003)

My Beloved Riga (2003) poster

In this film, the inhabitants of Riga, each differently, introduce us to this 800-year old European city and make an avowal of love to it. You will learn that Riga is the world capital of Art Nouveau, that the famous Festival of Songs is on the List of UNESCO World Heritage, that the world-known violinist Gideon Cramer with his orchestra Kremerata Baltica comes from Riga, that during the Second World War near Riga, in the forests of Rumbula, more than 200,000 victims of the holocaust were killed, that today Riga is a cheerful and vital city visited by thousands of guests.

Director: Laima Žurgina
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 102 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Uģis Egle, Gvido Skulte
Editing: Gatis Belogrudovs, Laima Žurgina
Production: Visio
Country: Latvia
Original Language: lv
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is My Beloved Riga about?
In this film, the inhabitants of Riga, each differently, introduce us to this 800-year old European city and make an avowal of love to it. You will learn that Riga is the world capital of Art Nouveau, that the famous Festival of Songs is on the List of UNESCO World Heritage, that the world-known violinist Gideon Cramer with his orchestra Kremerata Baltica comes from Riga, that during the Second World War near Riga, in the forests of Rumbula, more than 200,000 victims of the holocaust were killed, that today Riga is a cheerful and vital city visited by thousands of guests.
Who directed My Beloved Riga?
My Beloved Riga was directed by Laima Žurgina.
How long is My Beloved Riga?
My Beloved Riga has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
What genre is My Beloved Riga?
My Beloved Riga is a Documentary film.
Where was My Beloved Riga produced?
My Beloved Riga was produced in Latvia.