Dear Life
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Synopsis
A homage to Krišjānis Barons and his life's work – to collect and catalogue Latvian folksongs or dainas,thus creating the encyclopaedia of Latvian life, a poetic reflection of the knowledge of life accumulated over the centuries. The film is based on Krišjānis Barons' life during late 1800s and early 1900s – his childhood and youth in Latvia, studies and work in St. Petersburg and other places in Russia, his relationship with his faithful wife Dārta, and the awakening of the Latvian self-awareness.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aivars Freimanis
- Screenplay & Story
- Aivars Freimanis, Jānis Peters
- Original Score
- Mārtiņš Brauns
- Original Title
- Dzīvīte
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 5m
- Production Studios
- Rigel Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aivars Freimanis
Aivars Freimanis, Jānis Peters
Mārtiņš Brauns
Valdis Eglītis
Liene Bāliņa
Department Leadership Roster
Aivars Freimanis
Director
Aivars Freimanis
Writer
Liene Bāliņa
Editor
Ieva Romanova
Production Design
Valdis Eglītis
Director of Photography
Sandra Sila
Costume Design
Skaidra Deksne
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dear Life
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What is Dear Life about?
A homage to Krišjānis Barons and his life's work – to collect and catalogue Latvian folksongs or dainas,thus creating the encyclopaedia of Latvian life, a poetic reflection of the knowledge of life accumulated over the centuries. The film is based on Krišjānis Barons' life during late 1800s and early 1900s – his childhood and youth in Latvia, studies and work in St. Petersburg and other places in Russia, his relationship with his faithful wife Dārta, and the awakening of the Latvian self-awareness.
Who directed Dear Life?
Dear Life was directed by Aivars Freimanis.
Who stars in Dear Life?
The principal cast of Dear Life includes Valdemārs Zandbergs, Velta Līne, Leonīds Grabovskis, Indra Briķe, Juris Bartkevičs.
When was Dear Life released and how long is it?
Dear Life was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 3h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Dear Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dear Life was composed by Mārtiņš Brauns.