Sacrificial Lamb
Upurjērs
Synopsis
In this allegory about paradise lost, Ildze yearns to find peace and fulfilment by moving from the city to the countryside. However, her thoughts are consumed by the illness of her child, her estrangement from her husband and his absence. In the meantime, Ildze’s grief is enveloped by nature’s promise of comfort, which never arrives. She tries to understand where to find the beginning of the cycle of sacrifice and where to find its end. And who is her victim, or is it herself?
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Sacrificial Lamb [trailer] / UPURJĒRS
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-04-02
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Uģis Olte
- Screenplay & Story
- Lāsma Olte
- Original Title
- Upurjērs
- Country of Origin
- Latvia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- VFS Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Uģis Olte
Lāsma Olte
Ansis Landorfs
Uģis Olte
Paula Jansone
Department Leadership Roster
Uģis Olte
Director
Lāsma Olte
Writer
Paula Jansone
Producer
Ansis Landorfs
Director of Photography
Uģis Olte
Editor
Jānis Kalniņš
Production Design
Jurate Silakaktiņa
Costume Design
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What is Sacrificial Lamb about?
In this allegory about paradise lost, Ildze yearns to find peace and fulfilment by moving from the city to the countryside. However, her thoughts are consumed by the illness of her child, her estrangement from her husband and his absence. In the meantime, Ildze’s grief is enveloped by nature’s promise of comfort, which never arrives. She tries to understand where to find the beginning of the cycle of sacrifice and where to find its end. And who is her victim, or is it herself?
Who directed Sacrificial Lamb?
Sacrificial Lamb was directed by Uģis Olte.
Who stars in Sacrificial Lamb?
The principal cast of Sacrificial Lamb includes Anta Aizupe, Toms Auniņš, Artis Zālītis.
When was Sacrificial Lamb released and how long is it?
Sacrificial Lamb was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 16m.