Tauriņdeja
Synopsis
Harijs Maurs is a charming young man with a talent for everything he touches—from sport and music to performing. Dreaming of becoming a film actor, he seizes his chance at a major role, secretly leaving behind the woman he loves, Ieva. Years later, Maurs returns to his hometown as a celebrated actor, only to come face-to-face with Ieva—and the choices he once made.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Riga, Latvian SSR, USSR - Cinema "Riga"
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oļģerts Dunkers
- Screenplay & Story
- Zigmunds Skujiņš
- Original Score
- Raimonds Pauls
- Original Title
- Tauriņdeja
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Latvian, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Rīgas kinostudija
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oļģerts Dunkers
Zigmunds Skujiņš
Raimonds Pauls
Miks Zvirbulis
Erika Meskovska
Department Leadership Roster
Oļģerts Dunkers
Director
Zigmunds Skujiņš
Writer
Gunārs Zemgals
Production Design
Erika Meskovska
Editor
Miks Zvirbulis
Director of Photography
Dagne Melnāre
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Tauriņdeja.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tauriņdeja
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tauriņdeja about?
Harijs Maurs is a charming young man with a talent for everything he touches—from sport and music to performing. Dreaming of becoming a film actor, he seizes his chance at a major role, secretly leaving behind the woman he loves, Ieva. Years later, Maurs returns to his hometown as a celebrated actor, only to come face-to-face with Ieva—and the choices he once made.
Who directed Tauriņdeja?
Tauriņdeja was directed by Oļģerts Dunkers.
Who stars in Tauriņdeja?
The principal cast of Tauriņdeja includes Bruno O'Ya, Astrīda Kairiša, Vija Artmane, Karlis Sebris, Elza Radziņa.
When was Tauriņdeja released and how long is it?
Tauriņdeja was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Tauriņdeja?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tauriņdeja was composed by Raimonds Pauls.
Is Tauriņdeja based on a book or true story?
Tauriņdeja is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Zigmunds Skujiņš".