With VFS Films (Sorted by Popularity Ascending)
1. The Jump (2020)
84 min | Documentary, History
In 1970 Lithuanian sailor Simas Kudirka made a desperate leap for freedom from his Soviet vessel to a US Coast Guard cutter, but the Americans sent him back - inciting one of the Cold War's most complex and suspenseful political blunders.
Director: Giedre Zickyte | Stars: Walter Cronkite, Simas Kudirka, Richard Nixon, Ralph W. Eustis
Votes: 969
2. Upurga (2021)
85 min | Mystery, Thriller
An uptight rafting instructor loses his clients to the dank waters and dark forests of a river valley pregnant with the paranormal. Bound by the roots of their pagan past and submerged in unconscious passions: do they want to be saved?
Director: Ugis Olte | Stars: Igors Selegovskis, Inga Tropa, Rihards Sniegs, Elvita Ragovska
Votes: 187
3. Liberation Day (2016)
100 min | Documentary, Music
ALL ART IS PROPAGANDA. George Orwell ...AND ALL PROPAGANDA IS ART. Laibach
Directors: Ugis Olte, Morten Traavik | Stars: Boris Benko, Tomaz Cubej, Milan Fras, Janez Gabric
Votes: 884
4. Wonderful Losers: A Different World (2017)
Not Rated | 71 min | Documentary, Sport
They're called water carriers, domestics, 'gregarios', 'Sancho Panzas' of professional cycling. Always at the back of the group, with no right for a personal victory. These wonderful losers are the true warriors of professional cycling.
Director: Arunas Matelis | Stars: Daniele Colli, Svein Tuft, Paolo Tiralongo, Jos Van Emden
Votes: 664
5. Era of Dance (2017)
80 min | Documentary, History, Music
The first Story of Soviet Techno Revolution "In the USSR that was the beginning of a new era. The Era of Dance".
Directors: Viktors Buda, Viktors Buda | Stars: Indulis Bilzens, Westbam, Derrick May, Roberts Gobzins
Votes: 46
6. The Rossellinis (2020)
90 min | Documentary, Biography, History
This documentary recounts the lives of Roberto Rossellini's children from the perspective of Alessandro Rossellini, the first grandson of the director.
Directors: Alessandro Rossellini, Lorenzo d'Amico de Carvalho | Stars: Alessandro Rossellini, Marcella De Marchis, Isabella Rossellini, Renzo Rossellini
Votes: 198
7. Ukrainian Sheriffs (2015)
85 min | Documentary
A tragicomic portrait of a two-man team of sheriffs in a remote Ukrainian village disturbed by everyday incidents and political developments.
Director: Roman Bondarchuk
Votes: 407
8. Immortal (I) (2019)
61 min | Documentary
The film, set in a north-western industrial town in Russia, reveals the mechanisms that entice human beings to voluntarily become a resource to the state. Can a person ever be free in an ... See full summary »
Director: Ksenia Okhapkina
Votes: 108
9. Documentarian (2012)
82 min | Documentary
Inta is a brusque, crusty woman who lives alone on the edge of a picturesque marsh. One day her solitude is intruded upon by the arrival of a documentary filmmaker. In his eyes Inta is an ... See full summary »
Directors: Inese Klava, Ivars Zviedris
Votes: 156
10. Bridges of Time (2018)
78 min | Documentary
Kristine Briede and Audrius Stonys's meditative documentary essay portrays the less-remembered generation of cinema poets of the Baltic New Wave. With finesse, they push beyond the barriers... See full summary »
Directors: Kristine Briede, Audrius Stonys | Stars: Herz Frank, Uldis Brauns, Ivars Seleckis, Mark Soosaar
Votes: 65
11. Behind the Mysteries of Coral Castle (2009)
56 min | Documentary
A journey in time and inner space, the image of an eccentric genius and the spellbinding landscapes of the far south USA in this documentary film about the creator of the Coral Castle, ... See full summary »
Director: Vladislav Shchepin
12. The Present Simple Tense (2019)
92 min | Documentary
What binds a person to a certain place on Earth? What lets him say, "I'm from here, and this is my land?" What's setting the boundaries of our existence? The film immerses us in the daily ... See full summary »
13. Klucis: The Deconstruction of an Artist (2008)
89 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A deeply personal view on the life of artist Gustav Klucis, one of the foremost representatives of early 20th century Russian avant-guard art, whose life drama reflects the tragedy of a ... See full summary »
Director: Peteris Krilovs | Stars: Peteris Krilovs, Tatjana Zelukina, Edvard Kulagin, Aliki Kostakis
Votes: 46
14. Dream Land (2004)
35 min | Documentary, Short
A documentary film crew arrive at a Latvian garbage dump to investigate reports of a giant mutated worm living in the garbage. When the worm story proves to be a myth, rather than waste ... See full summary »
Director: Laila Pakalnina
Votes: 67
15. OKI - In the Middle of the Ocean (2014)
85 min | Drama, Mystery
Psychological thriller connecting three different people in the mysterious vortex, trying to untangle the dramatic fight of border between the truth and fantasy.
Director: Maris Martinsons | Stars: Kaori Momoi, Hannah Levien, Andris Bulis, William Goldstein
Votes: 27
16. The Fairytale of Empty Space (2017)
56 min | Documentary
A documentary fairytale which tells the story of the life and work of accomplished European scenographer and educator Andris Freibergs, and his quest to find the empty space.
Director: Krista Burane
Votes: 5
17. Russia vs. Russia (2022 TV Movie)
53 min | Documentary
Russians, and especially Muscovites, have been marching in ever greater numbers in recent months against a power that is considered to be liberticidal. More than ever, Russia appears to be ... See full summary »
Director: Stéphane Bentura | Stars: Alina, Dascha, Jegor, Vladimir Kara-Murza
Votes: 60
18. On the Way of Freedom (2007)
270 min | Documentary
Two brave men from Latvia go to five months long journey of their lifetime. Different cultures, unexpected accidents and fresh experience. Crazy yet funny situations on their way of freedom around half the globe.
Director: Andis Pikans | Stars: Janis Klavins, Andis Pikans
Votes: 9
19. Upurjers (2023)
18 min | Short, Drama | Completed
Director: Ugis Olte | Stars: Anta Aizupe, Toms Aunins, Artis Zalitis
20. Three Men and a Fish Pond (2008)
52 min | Documentary
Three elderly country bachelors idle away their time amidst semi-wild nature, closer to birds and pond fish than to humans.
Directors: Maris Maskalans, Laila Pakalnina
Votes: 23
21. Theodore (2006)
29 min | Documentary, Short
Every day, come rain or shine, Theodore used to bike the seven kilometres from his house to the centre of the village to sit and drink beer in the bus stop. For him, no doubt, this place ... See full summary »
Director: Laila Pakalnina
Votes: 20
22. Snow Crazy (2012)
34 min | Documentary, Short
There is a popular Latvian folksong which begins with the phrase "I was singing out high on a mountain". The irony of it is that according to physical geography there are no mountains in ... See full summary »
Director: Laila Pakalnina
Votes: 10
24. Those Who Dare (2015 TV Movie)
63 min | Documentary, History, War
A personal tale of political courage
Director: Ólafur Rögnvaldsson | Stars: Mikhail Gorbachev, Jón Baldvin Hannibalsson, Marju Lauristin, Lennart Meri
Votes: 12
25. Victor (II) (2009)
52 min | Documentary
The only thing we can be sure of in this world is that one day we shall die. In spite of that, we tend to live our lives as if it was never going to happen. Yet there are many among us who ... See full summary »
Director: Andris Gauja
26. Stuck in Stikine (2007)
Documentary
Director: Ugis Olte | Stars: Rolands Blekte, Valdis Celmins, Raimonds Dombrovskis, Harijs Sils
Votes: 7
27. Double Aliens (2015)
56 min | Documentary
A breathtaking road movie about Samtskhe-Javakheti, an isolated region in the republic of Georgia, where Georgians and Armenians live together in suppressed hostility.
Director: Ugis Olte | Stars: Ugis Olte, Daro Sulakauri
Votes: 13
28. Singing Grandmas (2010)
58 min | Documentary
Three elderly ladies - Maiga, Velta and Mrs.Tone - meet every Tuesday at a Culture House in a suburb of Riga to take part in rehearsals with 40-odd other ladies of the "Granny Choir". Some ... See full summary »
Director: Ilze Ramane | Stars: Ilga Berzina, Maiga Krumina, Ilga Ramane, Elza Margarita Tone
30. Wake Up! (2001)
22 min | Documentary, Short
The world seen through the eyes of children. The action takes place in Karosta, the former military port of Liepaja city - however, it is not that important, as the film could take place ... See full summary »
Director: Laila Pakalnina
31. King of the Wild Things (2014)
Short, Mystery
Director: Ugis Olte | Stars: Reinis Sejans, Eva Vancane
32. LV100 hronika Nr. 4 (2018)
13 min | Documentary, Short
Documentary for Latvias 100 years anniversary. The story about Dmitrijs Zolins - a train driver who really loves his job.
Director: Pjotrs Karpuhins | Star: Dmitrijs Zolins
34. All My Friends Are Dead (I) (2019)
6 min | Animation, Short
When Anna Zakis was young, she experienced the upswing of social networks. Once active cultural life has slowed down but the desire for real conversations is still there. She will fight to the end - for a chance to talk with someone.
Directors: Nils Skapans, Anna Zaca
35. Hekabes jautajums (2022)
78 min | Documentary
Direct and meticulous observation of interpersonal relations is a classic subject in documentary films. In this film the title of which alludes to "Hamlet", we will observe the birth of ... See full summary »
Directors: Iveta Budrevica, Peteris Krilovs
36. Laibach: The Whistleblowers (2014 Music Video)
4 min | Short, Music
Director: Morten Traavik | Star: Laibach
37.
Food Markets: In the Belly of the City (2013– )
Episode:
Riga - Centraltirgus
(2015)
52 min | Documentary
Riga's Centraltirgus in Latvia is Europe's largest market and food bazaar. Only a hair's breadth away from the Art Nouveau Old Town, unexpected discoveries await, such as grilled lampreys, rye-bread making, and fresh berries.
Directors: Uldis Cekulis, Stefano Tealdi | Stars: Elmas Braulin, Kärlis Roberts Celms, Atis Gavari, Zaiga Gavari