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201635 minGdocumentary

Art History Notable People

Master's Secret Life

201635 minGdocumentary

A 35-minute memory game retells the life story of Arnolds Burovs, the founder of puppet animation in Latvia, using archival footage and animation.

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Jānis Cimmermanis

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A 35-minute memory game retells the life story of Arnolds Burovs, the founder of puppet animation in Latvia, using archival footage and animation.

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Jānis Cimmermanis

Jānis Cimmermanisdirector

Māris Putniņšwriter

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Arnolds Burovs, the founder of puppet animation in Latvia, is the central figure in "Master's Secret Life." The 35-minute documentary uses archival footage and newly-created animation to recount his life story. It transports Burovs to the dreamland of Bimini, blending film imagery with a memory game format. Through this unique approach, the film reflects on his contributions to the art of animation and the legacy he left behind.

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