#Latvian cinema

[unhonestlymirror]

Astrīda Kairiša in the movie "Pūt, vējiņi!"

[purplecyborgnewt]

Vija Artmane as Julia Lambert in Theatre (1978)

[folditdouble]

Women in Film Challenge 2023: [17/52] Mona, dir. Ināra Kolmane (Latvia/Iceland, 2012)

You don’t know how dependent and weak a person can be!

[theaskew]

[artfilmfan]

Neon Spring (Matiss Kaza, 2022)

[rickchung]

Flow (dir. Gints Zilbalodis) x VIFF 2024.

Latvia's wordless animated fantasy follows a black cat escaping destruction alongside other animals on a raft after a flood and unseen disappearance of all human life. Rendered through what resembles PlayStation 2-era visual graphics technology, the intentionally less detailed or complex animation style only enhances the naturalistic journey of animal survival at sea. It's a deceptively simple film full of splendour and majesty.

Screening at the 2024 Vancouver International Film Festival as part of the Showcase series at SFU Woodward's on Oct. 5 and the Vancouver Playhouse (also VIFF Centre) on Oct. 6.

Also screening at the VIFF Centre from Nov. 29–Dec. 11.

[detectiveangel]

soviet (russian and latvian language) posters for the movie angel heart (1987).

the film was dubbed in russian by gorky film studio and opened in soviet theaters in 1990.

i recently saw an original copy of the first poster going for a huge sum of rubles at a russian online auction house and this was the one and only time i have been glad sanctions prevent me from buying things from russia. 👼 saved from temptation 👼

[brokehorrorfan]

Basket Case will be released on 4K Ultra HD on April 30 via Arrow Video. Sara Deck designed the cover art for the 1982 horror film; the original poster is on the reverse side.

Frank Henenlotter (Frankenhooker, Brain Damage) writes and directs. Kevin Van Hentenryck, Terri Susan Smith, and Beverly Bonner star.

The limited edition set comes with a double-sided fold-out poster and a booklet with writing on the film by Michael Gingold and a Basket Case comic strip by Martin Trafford, all housed in a slipcase.

Basket Case has been restored in 4K from the original 16mm negative by MoMA with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) and original uncompressed PCM mono audio. Special features are listed below, where you can also see the full packaging.

Special features:

Audio commentary by writer/director Frank Henenlotter and actor Kevin VanHentenryck

Audio commentary by writer/director Frank Henenlotter, producer Edgar Ievins, actor Beverly Bonner, and filmmaker Scooter McRae

Basket Case 3-1/2: An Interview with Duane Bradley – Short film by Frank Henenlotter

Interview with writer/director Frank Henenlotter

Interview with actor Kevin VanHentenryck

Interview with actors Florence and Maryellen Schultz

Interview with actor Beverly Bonner

The Latvian Connection – Interviews with producer Edgar Ievins, casting person Ilze Balodis, special effects artist Ugis Nigals, and Belial performer Kika Nigals

Interview with film critic Joe Bob Briggs

Basket Case at MoMA – Footage from the 2017 restoration premiere

What’s in the Basket? – 2012 feature-length documentary on the Basket Case franchise

In Search of the Hotel Broslin – location featurette

The Frisson of Fission: Basket Case, Conjoined Twins, and ‘Freaks’ in Cinema – video essay by Travis Crawford

Basket Case outtakes

Belial’s Dream - 2017 animated short directed by Robert Morgan

Slash of the Knife - 1976 short film directed by Frank Henenlotter with optional commentary by Henenlotter and playwright Mike Bencivenga

Slash of the Knife outtakes

Extensive image galleries

Trailers, TV spots, & radio spots

Also included:

Double-sided fold-out poster

Booklet with writing on the film by Michael Gingold and a Basket Case comic strip by Martin Trafford

Slipcase

Duane Bradley seems like a pretty ordinary guy. His formerly conjoined twin Belial, on the other hand, is a deformed creature who lives in a wicker basket. Arriving in the Big Apple and taking up a room at a seedy hotel, the pair set about hunting down and butchering the surgeons responsible for their separation.

Pre-order Basket Case.

[annaraksta]

do you happen to know any good resources for learning/not forgetting latvian? always nice to see another one of us about!

O, labdien!

I don't know how big of a help I will be, because I live in Latvia and I've never really needed any resources to get to the language, but personally I think that the best way to stay in touch with a language is by using it, talking, writing, reading books in it, watching movies, listening to songs!

Spotify has a lot of music and podcasts in Latvian, as well as youtube. There are also some of the oldies but goodies of Latvian cinema on youtube, such as Emīla nedarbi, Limuzīns Jāņu nakts krāsā, Četri balti krekli (Elpojiet dziļi) and others. Those of course are a bit old in their lexicon and the quality is also so-so, but they are classics at least! 😄

If you're in Latvia or can trick your internet connection to think you're in Latvia, Nacionālais kino centrs website filmas.lv have hundreds of Latvian movies you can watch for free!

I don't know where you can get Latvian books if you don't have a Latvian library card, but on Letonika.lv under the subsection "Lasītava" there are some books by Latvian grands available for free. They also have a cool audio section where you can listen to the audio book and follow the written text on the screen. Great for learning, I think!

For learning resources I think it's worth to visit Latviešu valodas aģentūras website valoda.lv but I don't know how accessible their resources are!

But anyway, I hope this helps somehow and you find something fun!

Lai veicas!!!!

[unhonestlymirror]

"Spear and Rose" directed by Leonīds Leimanis. In the foreground from the left: 1. ballet dancer Haralds Ritenbergs in the role of Jurģis, 2. actress Velga Vīlipas in the role of Daiga. Riga, 1959.

[lesbianwithchainsaws]

haiii here with another ask question what is ur fav underrated community episode? (like yknow the ones that arent chaos theory, dnd, paintball, the like)

Oooo, I love this question! I'm not 100% sure which episodes count as underrated, but I'll try to answer with some!

I love the model UN episode and think that might be more on the underrated side? I'm not a big fan of the JeffAnnie-isms of it, but everyone working together for the model UN and the 2 Earth's is so iconic to me.

I also love the debate episode and the episode where Jeff is Britta's "lawyer" because she cheated. I feel like all three of these episodes are quite similar overall, and I just really enjoy something about that format. (Also forgot to mention Intro to Political Science in this, but it also has that format. I just haven't rewatched it yet.). Also the plots of Abed trying to mess with Troy in the lawyer episode and the plot of everyone thinking Abed can predict the future are hilarious imo. (And Ian and Chang arguing by the showers always makes me laugh)

The conspiracy theory episode probably isn't that underrated, but god I love that one too! It's so weird and so much fun + it has the latvian independence parade joke and as one of those annoying latvians that points at the screen whenever Latvia is mentioned, I love it

I feel like I could talk about almost all of season 3 like this because the episodes are just so good! But most people say s3 is the best so maybe that doesn't count as underrated then? Still everything about s3 that doesn't get talked about a lot is something that I probably could write an essay about.

I want to try to say something nice about seasons 4-6 as well, so:

I don't really like season 6 very much at all, but I want to at least say that I enjoy the plot of Intro to Recycled Cinema. Not a huge fan of how Jeff's and Abed's dynamic is portrayed in this, but I really like them all just making a movie together and all the sets and badly edited in shots of Chang. If the characterisation wasn't super weird, I think this would've been one of my favourites tbh

Basic Human Anatomy will always be iconic to me

The first few episodes of season 5 are pretty great too. Even some of the ones after Troy leaves. But overall I feel like the show becomes odd with him leaving

[curioushabitforarivergod]

rlly in the mood to deep dive into soviet film. ive only watched the first bit of ballad of a soldier but honestly im a big fan of strangeness and peculiarity in cinema. any suggestions (particularly latvian) would be greatly appreciated :D

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[theaskew]

Minotaur, a short animation, stop motion/paint on glass, by Latvian painter and animator Kārlis Vītols, 2016.

[legend-collection]

Bhoota/Bhuta

A bhoota or bhuta is a supernatural creature, usually the ghost of a deceased person, in the popular culture, literature and some ancient texts of the Indian subcontinent. Interpretations of how bhootas come into existence vary by region and community, but they are usually considered to be perturbed and restless due to some factor that prevents them from moving on (to transmigration, non-being, nirvana, or swarga or naraka, depending on tradition). This could be a violent death, unsettled matters in their lives, or simply the failure of their survivors to perform proper funerals.

Belief in ghosts has been deeply ingrained in the minds of the people of the subcontinent for generations. There are many allegedly haunted places in the subcontinent, such as cremation grounds, dilapidated buildings, royal mansions, forts, forest bungalows, burning ghats, etc. Ghosts also occupy a significant place in the Bengali culture. Ghosts and various supernatural entities form an integral part of the socio-cultural beliefs of both the Muslim and Hindu communities of Bangladesh and Indian states of West Bengal. Fairy tales often use the concept of ghosts and references to paranormal activity are found amply in modern-day Bengali literature, cinema, radio and TV programmes. In Pakistan, the word jinn is used to refer to both the Arabic Jinns as well as bhootas. Influenced by Arabic and Persian mythology, bhootas in the Pakistani society have a more varied and fluid identity, ranging from Jinns from another realm made of fire, to ghosts of humans who died painful deaths.

Bhūta is a Sanskrit term that carries the connotations of "past" and "being" and, because it has connection with "one of the most wide-spread roots in Indo-European — namely, *bheu/*bhu-", has similar-sounding cognates in virtually every branch of that language family, e.g., Irish (bha), English (be), Latvian (but) and Persian (budan).

In Hindustani, Punjabi, Kashmiri, Bengali, Sindhi and other languages of the northern subcontinent, the concept of bhoots is extensively used in idiom. To be "ridden by the bhoot of something" (bhoot sawaar hona) means to take an obsessive interest in that thing or work unrelentingly towards that goal. Conversely, to "dismount a bhoot" (bhoot utaarna) means to break through an obsession or see through a false belief that was previously dearly held. "To look like a bhoot" (bhoot lagna) means to look disheveled and unkempt or to dress ridiculously. A house or building that is untidy, unmaintained or deserted when it should not be is sometimes pejoratively called a bhoot bangla.

The word has travelled far into Southeast Asia: it entered Javanese through Sanskrit as buta generally referring to a malevolent spirit/demonic giant which haunts places, it also refers to the genre of evil giants in wayang stories such as Buta Cakil. It has also undergone an evolution in the Malay world to mean a jinn-like creature mentioned in the as Malay Annals; there is a legend of such a creature that dwells in the plains of the Perak River with similar traits albeit of gigantic size giving its name to a town in north of the Malay Peninsula named Bota.

Bhootas are able to shape-shift into various animal forms at will, but are most often seen in human shape. However, their feet often reveal them to be ghosts, since they face backwards. As the earth is regarded as sacred or semi-sacred in many traditions of the Indian subcontinent, bhootas will go to great lengths to avoid contact with it, often floating a fraction above it, although sometimes as much as a foot off the ground. Furthermore bhootas cast no shadows, and speak with a nasal twang. They often lurk in the branches of specific trees and prefer to appear in white clothing. Sometimes bhootas haunt specific houses (the so-called bhoot banglas, i.e. bhoot bungalows), which are typically the places where they were killed or places which hold some other deep significance for them.

Many ghost stories in the region combine these elements. For instance, they might involve a protagonist who fails to flee or take countermeasures when they run across a bhoota. Instead, they unwittingly accept the bhoota's companionship (e.g., keep the ghost company as he/she walks through a forest, or (if a man) picks up the ghost in his car because it looks like an attractive woman waiting by the roadside at night). They become progressively aware that their companion is dressed entirely in white and has a strangely nasal voice, before the horrifying realization dawns on them that their companion's feet are turned backwards, or he/she is not casting a shadow in the moonlight, or is walking without actually touching the ground. Bhootas are said to seek out milk and immerse themselves in it. Consuming bhoota-contaminated milk is considered a typical route for bhoota- possession of humans, which has also been a frequent plot element in bhoota stories.

A particular kind of bhoota, that of a woman who died during pregnancy or childbirth, is known as a churel (dakini in Nepal and eastern India). Churels look like human women, but their feet are turned backwards or other features are turned upside down. They can change their forms at any time. Churel often try to lure young men at road crossings and fields or similar places. If a man is enamoured of a churel, it is believed that she will cause his death. There are, however, stories of people living with a churel, or even marrying one.

In many regions, bhootas are said to fear water and objects made iron or steel, so keeping either of these near at hand is believed to afford protection against them. The scent of burnt turmeric is also said to ward them off - as are the fibres of the Apiaceous herb bhutkeshi ("bhoota's hair"). As is typical of ghosts throughout the world, invoking the name of holy figures and deities is also said to repel bhootas. In some regions, sprinkling earth on oneself is said to shield against bhootas. According to Hinduism and all Dharmic Religions, the soul cannot be destroyed by any means. As a bhootaa is just the lost, or angry soul of a deceased person, Hindu exorcists will not (or cannot) destroy them, but perform instead a ritual from the Atharva Veda called atma-shanti which is just a modified shraadh (death anniversary) carried out by those haunted by a bhoota, promising it that they will do everything in their power either to ensure the rebirth of the bhoota or to finish the works left incomplete by it (or both). Such actions provide the bhoota with what it wants, causing it to cease haunting its victim for good.

The Bhutas, spirits of deified heroes, of fierce and evil beings, of Hindu deities and of animals, etc., are wrongly referred to as "ghosts" or "demons" and, in fact, are protective and benevolent beings. Though it is true that they can cause harm in their violent forms, as they are extremely powerful, they can be pacified through worship or offerings referred to as Bhuta Aradhana.

[thelatvianblog]

Jūrmala - Latvian city

Jurmala is the largest resort town on the Baltic Sea coast with a convenient geographical location – just over ten kilometers from the Latvian capital, Riga, and within a few hours' drive from Tallinn and Vilnius. The presence of the sea, a 24-kilometer-long beach, and the romantic wooden architecture give the city a unique charm. The city's history dates back two hundred years to when Europe discovered the healing properties of the sea and the first resorts began to form. Today, Jurmala is a place where nature, modern spa hotels, cultural heritage, and a contemporary city for business and leisure coexist.

Well-kept beaches and swimming areas Jurmala has a centuries-old tradition of beach culture, evolving to fit the lifestyle and habits of each era. Today, the 24-kilometer-long Jurmala beach, with its silky quartz sand and 11 well-kept beaches, attracts both locals and foreign tourists. The seashore in Jurmala is shallow for quite a distance, making it suitable for safe family swimming. The beaches are divided into calm and active relaxation zones, and there are cafes and children's playgrounds available.

Charming Jomas Street Jomas Street is the heart of Jurmala. It's a pedestrian street where vacationers and foreign visitors can be seen in all seasons and weather conditions. Legend has it that this is where the origins of Jurmala can be traced. In times when Jurmala's territory was still vast sand dunes, the sea breeze sculpted unique dunes and ridges, one of which eventually became the present-day Jomas Street. Today, Jomas Street is a center of public, cultural, and nightlife activities, offering numerous cafes and restaurants, quaint shops and souvenir stalls, street artists, entertainment venues, and cinemas.

Spa traditions and modern spas Nature has generously endowed Jurmala with unique healing resources. Jurmala is both a balneological and climatic resort, with therapeutic mud and the mild coastal climate enriched with pine forest air. The depths of the earth conceal mineral waters containing hydrogen sulfide, bromine, and sodium chloride, which have led to the formation of extensive deposits of therapeutic peat mud. Today, Jurmala's resort and medical facilities offer a wide range of therapeutic, rehabilitation, and spa services, making it an ideal place to combine leisure with health care.

Distinctive wooden architecture Wooden architecture, with its decorative turrets and glass verandas, is one of Jurmala's most prominent features. Wood was chosen for the construction of resort accommodations as early as the mid-19th century when vacationers began flowing to Jurmala from the cities. The unique aesthetics of wooden architecture embodied motifs of neoclassicism, Art Nouveau, and national romanticism of the time. Today, several historic buildings have been restored and are open to visitors, including the Rainis and Aspazija summer house, Aspazija's house, "Meža māja" (Forest House), and the Bulduri Exhibition House.

Great destination for children Jurmala is an excellent place for children to enjoy their vacation. There's no such thing as "boredom" here! The range of activities offered to children, both in the city and in nature, is so extensive that boredom simply doesn't exist. During the summer, Jurmala's beach turns into a 24-kilometer-long, spacious sandbox where kids can build sculptures, castles, or simply splash in the waves. The shallow waters of the bay are ideal for learning to swim, even for the littlest beachgoers.

In the Dzintari Forest Park, there's an adventure park called "Jurmala Tarzan" and a "Rope Park," offering activities of various levels of difficulty, suitable for all ages. The attractions at the Līvu Aquapark entertain both young and old, providing a tropical experience. Jurmala's entrepreneurs also offer special deals for children, ranging from attractive menus to special spa packages.

Harmony with nature Jurmala is one of the few European cities where you can not only breathe sea air but also enjoy the aroma of pine forests simultaneously. A third of the city is covered by forests, and the sandy beach is framed by pine-covered dunes. The forest has entered the city in the truest sense, bringing peace and harmony to its rhythm, and offering residents and guests the sense of balance that is so often lacking in the modern world. Nature enthusiasts can take a walk on one of Jurmala's nature trails, which stretch through ancient forests and even older swamps.

The flavors of Jurmala Jurmala has its own unique taste, where traditions of various culinary cultures blend with the unique flavors of local wildlife. The resort town's restaurant scene has been shaped by history, contemporary fashion trends, legendary local classics, and the daily rituals of Jurmala residents. Gastronomic journeys in Jurmala can take you to great dining places in the dunes or by the river, where, while enjoying your meal, you can watch sailing yachts and revel in the wonders of nature. It's just as easy to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Caucasus or meet exotic Eastern flavors. You can also journey through time and catapult yourself into the Soviet past. Or you can stay in the cosmopolitan present, where Italian and French cuisine dominates and is a matter of course.

Variety of culture and art Jurmala's historic open-air stages and concert gardens have been providing extraordinary outdoor concert experiences for over a century. Even today, in perfect symbiosis with natural lighting and distant waves.

Cultural and Artistic Diversity Jurmala's historic open-air stages and concert gardens have been providing extraordinary outdoor concert experiences for over a century. Even today, in flawless symbiosis with natural lighting scenography and the distant cries of seagulls, music delights audiences in the open Dzintari Concert Hall, on the beaches, and at the stages. History enthusiasts will find it fascinating to visit the Jurmala Museum, which houses over 60,000 items that tell the story of life in the resort from the late 19th century to the present day, including vintage postcards of Jurmala and works by renowned artists.

Jurmala boasts several galleries and exhibition halls where you can not only acquaint yourself with local artists but also participate in workshops and create your own works of art. Furthermore, following global trends, art in Jurmala has entered public spaces, with one of the busiest railway stations, "Dubulti," now transformed into a contemporary art space.

Enchanting Sunsets A sunset is a spectacle that requires no ticket, and the white sandy beach, where you can collect seashells as souvenirs, is the best place to watch it. Even in winter, when the sun in Jurmala sets not far beyond the sea horizon as it does during the warmer seasons but more to the left, the calm shores and the water still exquisitely display a color palette of pinks and oranges. Jurmala's beach stretches for 24 kilometers and offers a variety of spots, including quiet coves, apart from the brisk waves, to satisfy every visitor.

Active Recreation and Sports Sun, sea, wind, white sands, kilometers of coastline, and pine-scented air – Jurmala's natural environment is conducive to a wide range of active recreational activities. Alongside leisurely strolls, simple jogs, and Nordic walking along the seaside, through forest trails and hills, beach volleyball or soccer on the dunes, romantic adventurers and wind enthusiasts can opt for water skiing and kiteboarding. Along the coast, you'll find several well-equipped swimming spots, along with opportunities to rent boats, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and windsurfing boards, as well as excursions on riverboats, historic sailboats, and yachts. Golf enthusiasts can play golf at Jurmala Golf Club & Hotel, while tennis and squash are available at the "Lielupe," the most modern tennis center in the Baltics. In winter, Jurmala's beach transforms into a snowy 20-kilometer cross-country skiing track, and skiers can explore pine-covered hills and sometimes even the frozen bends of the Lielupe River.

A Resort for Every Season Jurmala is a unique destination in every season. In the summer, Jurmala lives the classic life of a seaside resort town. In spring and autumn, it attracts those who seek a peaceful and leisurely getaway in nature to improve their health and rejuvenate. During this time, the beach is ideal for cyclists, Nordic walkers, and lovers of peaceful walks. When winter arrives, the resort buzzes with pre-holiday excitement, and Dzintaru Forest Park is transformed into a snowy fairytale with thousands of lights. Jomas Street dazzles with the city's Christmas tree, and local cafes and restaurants pamper visitors with delicious food and warm drinks.

Cold-season water pleasures can be enjoyed at the "Livu Aquapark" or in one of the many spa complexes, where after a wintry stroll, you can warm up in mineral water baths or relive summer by plunging into a pool with warm seawater.