Pieviltie
Synopsis
After becoming a teacher, Janis Lazdan returns to his native village in Latgale. In Novie Gudani, he sees black cassocks everywhere. Nuns sit at the bedside of his sick mother. The girl he loves, Lienite, is dressed in the black habit of a novice. Anton, Janis' childhood friend, has become a priest. A struggle begins between Janis and Anton, a subtle psychologist, over Andris, a sickly boy who is extremely impressionable and gifted. Janis understands that the power of the church lies in the indifference of non-believers. He believes in his own strength and love for his loved ones.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ada Neretniece, Māris Rudzītis
- Screenplay & Story
- Vizma Belševica
- Original Score
- Romualds Grīnblats
- Original Title
- Pieviltie
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Latvian, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Rīgas kinostudija
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ada Neretniece, Māris Rudzītis
Vizma Belševica
Romualds Grīnblats
Vadims Mass
Elza Preisa
Department Leadership Roster
Ada Neretniece
Director
Māris Rudzītis
Director
Vizma Belševica
Writer
Romualds Grīnblats
Original Music Composer
Vadims Mass
Director of Photography
Austra Melnāre
Costume Design
Herberts Līkums
Production Design
Elza Preisa
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pieviltie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pieviltie about?
After becoming a teacher, Janis Lazdan returns to his native village in Latgale. In Novie Gudani, he sees black cassocks everywhere. Nuns sit at the bedside of his sick mother. The girl he loves, Lienite, is dressed in the black habit of a novice. Anton, Janis' childhood friend, has become a priest. A struggle begins between Janis and Anton, a subtle psychologist, over Andris, a sickly boy who is extremely impressionable and gifted. Janis understands that the power of the church lies in the indifference of non-believers. He believes in his own strength and love for his loved ones.
Who directed Pieviltie?
Pieviltie was directed by Ada Neretniece, Māris Rudzītis.
Who stars in Pieviltie?
The principal cast of Pieviltie includes Eduards Pavuls, Valdemārs Zandbergs, Astrīda Kairiša, Velta Līne, Alfreds Videnieks.
When was Pieviltie released and how long is it?
Pieviltie was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Pieviltie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pieviltie was composed by Romualds Grīnblats.