Defying Fate
Liktenim spītējot
Synopsis
The events of the film take place in Latvia during the 1930s to the 1950s. Klinta, a young, poor, and naive villager, studies music in a nearby provincial Latvian town. Her meeting with the owner of a wealthy farm, Olavs, becomes fateful for the girl.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ēriks Lācis
- Screenplay & Story
- Antons Broks
- Original Score
- Marģeris Zariņš
- Original Title
- Liktenim spītējot
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Production Studios
- Rīgas kinostudija
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ēriks Lācis
Antons Broks
Marģeris Zariņš
Harijs Kukels
Department Leadership Roster
Ēriks Lācis
Director
Antons Broks
Writer
Harijs Kukels
Director of Photography
Herberts Līkums
Production Design
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Defying Fate.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Defying Fate
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Defying Fate about?
The events of the film take place in Latvia during the 1930s to the 1950s. Klinta, a young, poor, and naive villager, studies music in a nearby provincial Latvian town. Her meeting with the owner of a wealthy farm, Olavs, becomes fateful for the girl.
Who directed Defying Fate?
Defying Fate was directed by Ēriks Lācis.
Who stars in Defying Fate?
The principal cast of Defying Fate includes Līga Liepiņa, Gunārs Cilinskis, Olga Dreģe, Uldis Dumpis, Elza Radziņa.
When was Defying Fate released and how long is it?
Defying Fate was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 2h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Defying Fate?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Defying Fate was composed by Marģeris Zariņš.