The Beginning
Sākums
Synopsis
The Beginning is the first installment in Brauns’ trilogy dedicated to large-scale construction development in Latvia. It captures the building process of the Pļaviņas hydroelectric station on the country’s largest river. Observation of the builders, drivers, and engineers at work highlights the human aspect of construction work. The film’s title carries symbolic weight – this is the first Riga school film, Brauns’ directorial debut, the first widescreen picture made in Latvia, and the first part of a trilogy.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Uldis Brauns
- Screenplay & Story
- Armīns Lejiņš
- Original Title
- Sākums
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Latvian, Russian
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Rīgas kinostudija
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Uldis Brauns
Armīns Lejiņš
Uldis Brauns
Department Leadership Roster
Uldis Brauns
Director
Uldis Brauns
Director of Photography
Armīns Lejiņš
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Beginning.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Beginning
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What is The Beginning about?
The Beginning is the first installment in Brauns’ trilogy dedicated to large-scale construction development in Latvia. It captures the building process of the Pļaviņas hydroelectric station on the country’s largest river. Observation of the builders, drivers, and engineers at work highlights the human aspect of construction work. The film’s title carries symbolic weight – this is the first Riga school film, Brauns’ directorial debut, the first widescreen picture made in Latvia, and the first part of a trilogy.
Who directed The Beginning?
The Beginning was directed by Uldis Brauns.
Who stars in The Beginning?
The principal cast of The Beginning includes Not specified.
When was The Beginning released and how long is it?
The Beginning was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 10m.