Family Instinct
Ģimenes lietas
Synopsis
'Family Instinct' is a film about incest - an illegal act, social taboo and a violation of religious norms. Zanda is a 28-year-old woman, worn out by hard work. Surrounded by poverty and despair, she is trying to survive with her two children in a god-forsaken Latvian village. Her hardships can be traced back to living in a relationship with her brother Valdis. When Valdis is put in jail, the local community forces her to make a difficult choice: to stay with him or with her children. Despite her ill fortune, she manages to express her love for the children, still hoping to save her family. The film offers a tragicomic but highly authentic insight into the bleak reality of post-soviet era.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Family Instinct - trailer of the film
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-06-17
Release History & Theatrical Window
Hot Docs
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andris Gauja
- Screenplay & Story
- Andris Gauja
- Original Score
- Ingus Baušķenieks, Andris Gauja, Ģirts Koknēvičs
- Original Title
- Ģimenes lietas
- Country of Origin
- Latvia
- Spoken Languages
- Latvian
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- FA Filma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andris Gauja
Andris Gauja
Ingus Baušķenieks, Andris Gauja, Ģirts Koknēvičs
Aleksandrs Grebņevs
Andris Gauja
Madara Melberga
Department Leadership Roster
Andris Gauja
Director
Andris Gauja
Editor
Madara Melberga
Producer
Andris Gauja
Writer
Aleksandrs Grebņevs
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Family Instinct.
More Like Family Instinct
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Family Instinct
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Family Instinct about?
'Family Instinct' is a film about incest - an illegal act, social taboo and a violation of religious norms. Zanda is a 28-year-old woman, worn out by hard work. Surrounded by poverty and despair, she is trying to survive with her two children in a god-forsaken Latvian village. Her hardships can be traced back to living in a relationship with her brother Valdis. When Valdis is put in jail, the local community forces her to make a difficult choice: to stay with him or with her children. Despite her ill fortune, she manages to express her love for the children, still hoping to save her family. The film offers a tragicomic but highly authentic insight into the bleak reality of post-soviet era.
Who directed Family Instinct?
Family Instinct was directed by Andris Gauja.
Who stars in Family Instinct?
The principal cast of Family Instinct includes Not specified.
When was Family Instinct released and how long is it?
Family Instinct was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Family Instinct?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Family Instinct was composed by Ingus Baušķenieks, Andris Gauja, Ģirts Koknēvičs.