Imants Veide is writing a script about con artists and their schemes. Together with his friend Harijs Kuharjonoks he's trying them out for real for greater authenticity, but gets too entangled in real criminal schemes.
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Title: The Foundation of Criminal Excellence (2018)
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3 wins & 5 nominations.
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Lauris Klavins | ... | Imants Veide |
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Andris Daugavins | ... | Harijs Kuharjonoks |
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Maris Micerevskis | ... | Dulkis |
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Armands Brakmanis | ... | Alge |
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Juris Riekstins | ... | Vintazs |
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Jana Rubina | ... | Neighbor |
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Janis Plaudis | ... | Inkognito |
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Rudolfs Putans | ... | TV Producer |
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Sintija Andersone | ... | Trainee |
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Raimonds Platacis | ... | TV Director |
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Janis Asaris | ... | TV Chief |
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Miks Kalejs | ... | TV Project Manager |
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Didzis Kalejs | ... | TV Art Department Coordinator |
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Andris Bekmanis | ... | TV Lawyer |
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Maris Brokans | ... | Inkognito's Right-Hand Man |
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Con artists, a gun and a stolen mutt - this crime comedy follows Imants Veide who is writing a script about con artists and their schemes. Together with his friend Harijs Kuharjonoks he's trying them out for real for greater authenticity, but gets too entangled in real criminal schemes. More and more colorful characters appear on the horizon, but Imant's main adversary on the road to criminal excellency is his Neighbour, a true iron lady with balls bigger than all those involved combined. Written by Sergejs Timonins
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The title of the film remains as it was originally conceived while the script was being written. But during the making of the film, one other option was considered as well - "Mastermind", which is also the title of the crime series that Imant Veide, the main character in the film, is writing. But in the end, "The Foundation of Criminal Excellence" prevailed. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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Country:
LatviaLanguage:
LatvianRelease Date:
2 February 2018 (Latvia) See more »Also Known As:
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$1,912Company Credits
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Sorry it was terrible. No logic at all. They are using too much swear words. Terrible characters and I think the plot isn't original. Definitely not a good Latvian comedy. A gift for a single women is still the best Latvian comedy!