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200388 minPGdocumentary

Between Latvias

200388 minPGdocumentary

Over one hundred people, including a president and a business tycoon, discuss the meaning of being Latvian in this 88-minute film.

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Over one hundred people, including a president and a business tycoon, discuss the meaning of being Latvian in this 88-minute film.

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Māra Pelēcedirector

Māra Pelēcewriter

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Latvian President Vaira Vike-Freiberga and business tycoon Aivars Lembergs are among over one hundred individuals interviewed in "Between Latvias." The documentary features a diverse range of voices, including musicians, hockey fans, farmers, and pensioners. Each participant addresses a central question: What does it mean to be Latvian? Through these discussions, the film captures the varied perspectives and experiences that shape national identity in Latvia. The 88-minute documentary was released in 2003.

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