In the Shade of the Oak Tree
Zem ozola kuplajiem zariem
Synopsis
The story of rural people in 2004 - at the time when Latvia joined the European Union. A thorough study of the situation in rural Latvia over the course of the last thirty years, where the conflict between the familiar and the new, and desire and opportunity has fostered creative thinking in farmers looking to be masters of their own land. In the film we see a German farmer who bought property in Latvia; the head of a large parish; a family of young former citizens; eco lifestyle supporters - soybean growers, including an organic farm and its owner who takes a loan from a bank for the first time.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ivars Seleckis
- Screenplay & Story
- Andris Vanadziņš
- Original Score
- Jānis Brunovskis, Ivars Vigners
- Original Title
- Zem ozola kuplajiem zariem
- Country of Origin
- Latvia, Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Latvian
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- IK studija, Eiropas dokumentālā kino simpoziji, Rīgas Kinostudija, Wytwórnia Filmów Dokumentalnych i Fabularnych
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ivars Seleckis
Andris Vanadziņš
Jānis Brunovskis, Ivars Vigners
Ivars Seleckis
Maija Selecka
Aldis Bērziņš, Ivars Seleckis, Leonīds Bērziņš
Department Leadership Roster
Andris Vanadziņš
Writer
Aldis Bērziņš
Producer
Ivars Seleckis
Producer
Maija Selecka
Editor
Leonīds Bērziņš
Producer
Ivars Seleckis
Director
Ivars Seleckis
Director of Photography
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What is In the Shade of the Oak Tree about?
The story of rural people in 2004 - at the time when Latvia joined the European Union. A thorough study of the situation in rural Latvia over the course of the last thirty years, where the conflict between the familiar and the new, and desire and opportunity has fostered creative thinking in farmers looking to be masters of their own land. In the film we see a German farmer who bought property in Latvia; the head of a large parish; a family of young former citizens; eco lifestyle supporters - soybean growers, including an organic farm and its owner who takes a loan from a bank for the first time.
Who directed In the Shade of the Oak Tree?
In the Shade of the Oak Tree was directed by Ivars Seleckis.
Who stars in In the Shade of the Oak Tree?
The principal cast of In the Shade of the Oak Tree includes Not specified.
When was In the Shade of the Oak Tree released and how long is it?
In the Shade of the Oak Tree was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for In the Shade of the Oak Tree?
The original motion picture soundtrack for In the Shade of the Oak Tree was composed by Jānis Brunovskis, Ivars Vigners.