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201942 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Migration Language Preservation

Made in Ireland

201942 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Latvian children born in Ireland carry a distinct identity, reflecting their dual heritage in a country where English is the dominant language.

Migration Language Preservation

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Ivars Zviedris,

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Latvian children born in Ireland carry a distinct identity, reflecting their dual heritage in a country where English is the dominant language.

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Ivars Zviedris

Ivars Zviedrisdirector

Inese Kļava

Inese Kļavadirector

Ivars Zviedris

Ivars Zviedriswriter

Haralds Ozolscast

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Latvian children born in Ireland share their stories in Made in Ireland, directed by Inese Kļava. This 42-minute documentary features personal accounts of their experiences in a new country. These children express their identities as they adapt to life in Ireland while retaining their Latvian heritage. The film addresses themes of migration, language, and cultural integration, reflecting on the unique challenges they face in their dual identities.

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