Džemma
Synopsis
A film-monologue whose main character is painter Džemma Skulme (1925-2019) – a strong and socially active personality, a beautiful and intelligent woman. At the time of filming, Džemma held all possible titles of the Soviet nomenclature – People's Artist of the Latvian SSR, Chairwoman of the Board of the Artists' Union of the Latvian SSR, Deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR, Corresponding Member of the USSR Academy of Arts – but the filmmakers see through this official veneer and see a woman who paints, loves, and actively participates in life. All the events of the Awakening are still ahead, Džemma Skulme's invaluable place in the history of Latvia's new era is only just beginning to emerge, and here we see how it all began.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Laima Žurgina
- Screenplay & Story
- Laima Žurgina
- Original Title
- Džemma
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Rīgas kinostudija
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Laima Žurgina
Laima Žurgina
Uldis Veiss
Department Leadership Roster
Laima Žurgina
Director
Laima Žurgina
Writer
Uldis Veiss
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Džemma.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Džemma
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Džemma about?
A film-monologue whose main character is painter Džemma Skulme (1925-2019) – a strong and socially active personality, a beautiful and intelligent woman. At the time of filming, Džemma held all possible titles of the Soviet nomenclature – People's Artist of the Latvian SSR, Chairwoman of the Board of the Artists' Union of the Latvian SSR, Deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR, Corresponding Member of the USSR Academy of Arts – but the filmmakers see through this official veneer and see a woman who paints, loves, and actively participates in life. All the events of the Awakening are still ahead, Džemma Skulme's invaluable place in the history of Latvia's new era is only just beginning to emerge, and here we see how it all began.
Who directed Džemma?
Džemma was directed by Laima Žurgina.
Who stars in Džemma?
The principal cast of Džemma includes Džemma Skulme.
When was Džemma released and how long is it?
Džemma was released in 1986 with a total runtime of Unknown.