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200146 minGdocumentary

A World Apart

200146 minGdocumentary

Half a century after World War II, Latvian poets and artists in New York's Hell's Kitchen reflect on their cultural identity amid exile.

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Half a century after World War II, Latvian poets and artists in New York's Hell's Kitchen reflect on their cultural identity amid exile.

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Ināra Kolmane

Ināra Kolmanedirector

Nora Ikstenawriter

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Gunars Silins, a young poet, found refuge in New York’s Hell’s Kitchen after fleeing Soviet occupation during World War II. Alongside fellow Latvian exiles, including Janis Kreslins and Rita Gale, he navigated life in a new country while maintaining a connection to their homeland. Over 46 minutes, the film traces their experiences across half a century, detailing how these artists and writers blend American cultural trends with their Latvian identity.

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