Rita
Synopsis
The last summer of World War II in a Latvian fishing village. Ten-year-old Rita risks her life to care for and provide everything necessary for four prisoners of war rescued by fishermen—a Frenchman, a Russian, and two Latvians—who are hidden in the attic of a school converted into a warehouse by the German army.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ada Neretniece
- Screenplay & Story
- Fedor Knorre
- Original Score
- Ādolfs Skulte
- Original Title
- Rita
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Latvian
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Rīgas kinostudija
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ada Neretniece
Fedor Knorre
Ādolfs Skulte
Māris Rudzītis
Ieva Ladiženska, Elza Preisa
Department Leadership Roster
Ada Neretniece
Director
Māris Rudzītis
Director of Photography
Ieva Ladiženska
Editor
Elza Preisa
Editor
Fedor Knorre
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rita
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What is Rita about?
The last summer of World War II in a Latvian fishing village. Ten-year-old Rita risks her life to care for and provide everything necessary for four prisoners of war rescued by fishermen—a Frenchman, a Russian, and two Latvians—who are hidden in the attic of a school converted into a warehouse by the German army.
Who directed Rita?
Rita was directed by Ada Neretniece.
Who stars in Rita?
The principal cast of Rita includes Inese Gulbe, Eduards Pavuls, Valdemārs Zandbergs, Roberts Ligers, Arnolds Liniņš.
When was Rita released and how long is it?
Rita was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Rita?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rita was composed by Ādolfs Skulte.