The Monument

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The Monument
NR 26 minDocumentary
Viesturs Kairišs 2004 documentary The Monument investigates the interpretation of Rigas Soviet Second World War memorial in the postSoviet era The Victory Monument was established by the Soviets to celebrate freeing Latvia from Nazi Germany However for Latvians this didnt mean freedom it meant the beginning of another occupation of their country this time by Soviet Union Included in the collection Europes old new faces Ten countries ten young directors Ten stories about monuments situated somewhere between yesterday and tomorrow
DirectorViesturs Kairišs
WriterViesturs Kairišs

Movie Details

Original Language:Latvian
Production Companies:Kaupo Filma Look Films ARTE