Gaismas pils
Synopsis
It's 1985, and Latvia is still under the Soviet occupation. Haralds Mednis, acclaimed Latvian choral conductor, is expelled from participating at the National Song and Dance festival, and a symbolic Latvian song "Gaismas pils" ("Castle of Light") is excluded from the programme of the festival. However, the choirs and the public shout out Haralds Mednis's name and try to get him to conduct "Gaismas pils", in spite of the censors. This film is an attempt to imagine what the people working for the state apparatus tasked with oppressing any rebellious actuons might have felt at that moment back in 1985.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edgars Kaupers
- Screenplay & Story
- Maksis Gauja, Edgars Kaupers
- Original Title
- Gaismas pils
- Country of Origin
- Latvia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- LMT, fon Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edgars Kaupers
Maksis Gauja, Edgars Kaupers
Dāvids Smiltiņš
Edvards Mikāls
Eva Kaupere
Department Leadership Roster
Maksis Gauja
Writer
Dāvids Smiltiņš
Director of Photography
Edgars Kaupers
Writer
Edvards Mikāls
Editor
Aksels Millers
Production Design
Eva Kaupere
Producer
Ance Beinaroviča
Costume Design
Edgars Kaupers
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gaismas pils
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gaismas pils about?
It's 1985, and Latvia is still under the Soviet occupation. Haralds Mednis, acclaimed Latvian choral conductor, is expelled from participating at the National Song and Dance festival, and a symbolic Latvian song "Gaismas pils" ("Castle of Light") is excluded from the programme of the festival. However, the choirs and the public shout out Haralds Mednis's name and try to get him to conduct "Gaismas pils", in spite of the censors. This film is an attempt to imagine what the people working for the state apparatus tasked with oppressing any rebellious actuons might have felt at that moment back in 1985.
Who directed Gaismas pils?
Gaismas pils was directed by Edgars Kaupers.
Who stars in Gaismas pils?
The principal cast of Gaismas pils includes Toms Treibergs, Ieva Puķe, Marģers Majors.
When was Gaismas pils released and how long is it?
Gaismas pils was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 17m.