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Elpojiet dzili (1967)

| Drama, Music, Romance | 1987 (Latvia)
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Set in Riga in 1967, the film deals with the challenges faced by creative young people under an authoritarian regime where artistic freedom is restricted and national culture under assault.... See full summary »

Director:

Rolands Kalnins

Writers:

Gunars Priede (play), Gunars Priede (story)

Stars:

Uldis Pucitis, Dina Kuple, Liga Liepina | See full cast & crew »

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Cast

Credited cast:
Uldis Pucitis ... Cezars Kalnins
Dina Kuple Dina Kuple ... Anita Sondore
Liga Liepina Liga Liepina ... Bella
Arnolds Linins Arnolds Linins
Pauls Butkevics ... (as Paul Butkevich)
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Rostislav Goryayev Rostislav Goryayev
Ernest Karelis Ernest Karelis
Antonija Kleimane Antonija Kleimane
Olgert Kroders
Irena Lagzdina Irena Lagzdina
Armins Lejins Armins Lejins
Edgar Liepins Edgar Liepins
Jazeps Pigoznis Jazeps Pigoznis
Eduards Plataiskalns Eduards Plataiskalns
Aris Rozentals
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Storyline

Set in Riga in 1967, the film deals with the challenges faced by creative young people under an authoritarian regime where artistic freedom is restricted and national culture under assault. In his free time, phone technician Cezars Kalnins (Uldis Pucitis) writes songs and plays in a rock band called 'The Optimists'. While the band is trying secure permission to perform in public, Anita Sondore (Dina Kuple), a member of the Youth Aesthetics Education Committee, writes a report criticising Cezars' lyrics as 'frivolous' and 'unsuitable'. Written by Graeme Purves

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Genres:

Drama | Music | Romance

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Country:

Soviet Union

Language:

Latvian

Release Date:

1987 (Latvia) See more »

Also Known As:

Four White Shirts See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Rigas Kinostudija See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

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