Escaping Riga
Synopsis
The film is based on true events, it tells the stories of two outstanding personalities of the 20th century – Sergei Eisenstein and Isaiah Berlin, who were both born and spent their childhood in Riga but soon had to leave the city. The film follows the lives of the two characters during the turbulent first half of the 20th century, telling how one of them becomes “the greatest film director of his generation” in the totalitarian Soviet Union, and the other “the greatest thinker of his generation” in liberal Great Britain.
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Escaping Riga Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-11-05
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Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dāvis Sīmanis Jr.
- Screenplay & Story
- Dāvis Sīmanis Jr., Uldis Tīrons
- Original Score
- Kārlis Auzāns
- Original Title
- Escaping Riga
- Country of Origin
- Latvia
- Spoken Languages
- Latvian, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Mistrus Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dāvis Sīmanis Jr.
Dāvis Sīmanis Jr., Uldis Tīrons
Kārlis Auzāns
Dāvis Sīmanis Jr., Andrejs Rudzāts, Valdis Celmiņš
Dāvis Sīmanis Jr., Andra Doršs
Gints Grūbe, Līga Gaisa
Department Leadership Roster
Dāvis Sīmanis Jr.
Director
Dāvis Sīmanis Jr.
Director of Photography
Dāvis Sīmanis Jr.
Writer
Dāvis Sīmanis Jr.
Editor
Gints Grūbe
Producer
Andrejs Rudzāts
Director of Photography
Valdis Celmiņš
Director of Photography
Uldis Tīrons
Writer
Andra Doršs
Editor
Līga Gaisa
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Escaping Riga
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Escaping Riga about?
The film is based on true events, it tells the stories of two outstanding personalities of the 20th century – Sergei Eisenstein and Isaiah Berlin, who were both born and spent their childhood in Riga but soon had to leave the city. The film follows the lives of the two characters during the turbulent first half of the 20th century, telling how one of them becomes “the greatest film director of his generation” in the totalitarian Soviet Union, and the other “the greatest thinker of his generation” in liberal Great Britain.
Who directed Escaping Riga?
Escaping Riga was directed by Dāvis Sīmanis Jr..
Who stars in Escaping Riga?
The principal cast of Escaping Riga includes Gustavs Briedis, Gints Grūbe, Mihails Karasikovs, Viktors Puglejevs, Mārtiņš Počs.
When was Escaping Riga released and how long is it?
Escaping Riga was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Escaping Riga?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Escaping Riga was composed by Kārlis Auzāns.