LATVIA IN REVIEW - Latvian Institute

epertory comprises arrangements to both classical and popular musical works.
Up to now the quartet has taken part in the Prague Spring International Music Festival,
cooperated with the Belorussian, British, Czech and Italian embassies and participated in musical
projects with Latvian singers Linda Leen, Amber, and others.
The April 27 concert will feature a screening of six international short dance films. The
contemporary choreography performances will be accompanied by live improvisations of
Latvian jazz musicians Intars Busulis, Viktors Ritovs, Gints Pabērzs, and Andris Grunte.
The first concert of this kind in Latvia, the Cinemaconcerts will be an opportunity for musicians
to create a new musical piece and for spectators to participate in this process.
Tickets to the both concerts are available at all Biļešu Serviss outlets and online.
Link: www.bilesuserviss.lv, www.rigasritmi.lv.
New Latvian Documentary Film, The Documentarian, to Be Screened this Month
The Documentarian, a new Latvian documentary by Ivars Zviedris and Inese Kļava, will have
regular showings at the Splendid Palace movie house in Rīga, following its premiere at the
national film festival Lielais Kristaps 2012 on April 13.
The Documentarian focuses on the volatile relationship between Him and Her – the documentary
filmmaker Ivars [Zviedris] and the faith healer Inta. The story reflectively examines documentary
film as a profession and genre and assesses its value.
Nominated for two Lielais Kristaps 2012 Awards: best full length documentary and best
director (Zviedris).
Link: www.splendidpalace.lv.
Latvian Documentary Thriller Gets First Prize at European Independent Film Festival
Baltic News Service
RĪGA, Apr 05, BNS – The documentary thriller M Ferma by Rita Broka has been named as the
best European independent documentary at the European Independent Film Festival in Paris,
said National Film Center representative Kristīne Zvirbule.
The film was shot in 2010 and its premiere was held in May 2011.
The documentary tells about life that proceeds calmly in a quiet Latvian village – almost like a
fairy tale – friendly neighbors, a safe environment for children, and an active public life. And yet
a blood-curdling and terrible crime comes to light.
M Ferma at the festival also had its international premiere. The film was supported by the Latvian
State Culture Capital Fund.
Zvirbule also said that another Latvian film, How Are You Doing, Rudolf Ming?, a documentary by
Latvian filmmaker Roberts Rubīns, has collected another award – a silver award at the Cairo
International Film Festival for Children.
Rudolf is a 13 year-old boy who is obsessed with filmmaking. As a matter of fact, it is the only
thing he is really fond of. The film shows the conflict between the imaginary world of the boy
and the society surrounding him, where everybody tries to make him live according to certain
rules and dogmas.
The film was also supported by the Latvian State Culture Capital Fund.
Articles of Interest
BlackBook: “Baltic Nation’s Brightest New Artists Take Over National Arts Club”
http://www.blackbookmag.com/art/baltic-nation-s-brightest-new-artists-take-over-nationalarts-club-1.46992.
Diplomatic Courier: “Diplomatic Profiles: A Conversation with Andrejs Pildegovičs”
http://www.diplomaticourier.com/news/diplomacy/921
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