The Moment Before
Mirklis pirms
Synopsis
Walking through the streets of Riga, you meet all kinds of people, some may support Russia’s aggression in Ukraine. Depending on where and when you are, these people could be on every corner in the city center. But you also come across those who are ready to resist a possible invasion. Some are more hesitant, others more confident. Do we all - friends, acquaintances, strangers - share the same values? Or are we sometimes interacting with people driven by hatred or completely different beliefs to ours? A passionate defender of Ukraine might find love in Riga, but her thoughts are still consumed by the war she escaped. She’s caught between fighting the enemy and struggling with her own emotions. How can you love someone who might be your enemy?
Release History & Theatrical Window
Artdocfest Riga
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aleksandrs Grebņevs
- Screenplay & Story
- Aleksandrs Grebņevs, Diāna Kondraša, Sofija Meļņikova, Jānis Skutelis
- Original Score
- Imants Daksis
- Original Title
- Mirklis pirms
- Country of Origin
- Latvia
- Spoken Languages
- Latvian, Russian, Ukrainian
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aleksandrs Grebņevs
Aleksandrs Grebņevs, Diāna Kondraša, Sofija Meļņikova, Jānis Skutelis
Imants Daksis
Aleksandrs Grebņevs
Katrīna Kolendo, Aleksis Valdis Siksnis
Department Leadership Roster
Aleksandrs Grebņevs
Director
Aleksandrs Grebņevs
Writer
Aleksandrs Grebņevs
Director of Photography
Diāna Kondraša
Writer
Sofija Meļņikova
Writer
Jānis Skutelis
Writer
Katrīna Kolendo
Producer
Aleksis Valdis Siksnis
Producer
Kristina Rezviha
Costume Design
Imants Daksis
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Moment Before.
More Like The Moment Before
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Moment Before
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Moment Before about?
Walking through the streets of Riga, you meet all kinds of people, some may support Russia’s aggression in Ukraine. Depending on where and when you are, these people could be on every corner in the city center. But you also come across those who are ready to resist a possible invasion. Some are more hesitant, others more confident. Do we all - friends, acquaintances, strangers - share the same values? Or are we sometimes interacting with people driven by hatred or completely different beliefs to ours? A passionate defender of Ukraine might find love in Riga, but her thoughts are still consumed by the war she escaped. She’s caught between fighting the enemy and struggling with her own emotions. How can you love someone who might be your enemy?
Who directed The Moment Before?
The Moment Before was directed by Aleksandrs Grebņevs.
Who stars in The Moment Before?
The principal cast of The Moment Before includes Not specified.
When was The Moment Before released and how long is it?
The Moment Before was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for The Moment Before?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Moment Before was composed by Imants Daksis.