Roof on the Moonway
Jumta likums
Synopsis
In the early 1980’s two hundred pairs of common terns (Sterna hirundo) were forced to abandon their last natural nesting place on a river island near a major European capital Riga. Looking for a new habitat, the birds chose the flat pebbled roof of a concrete island – a printing house – in the middle of the city. The first generation of birds to grow up on this roof and fly to Southern Africa every winter have covered the distance from the Earth to the Moon. During the film various human attitudes towards the terns will emerge. The attitude of the birds is clear – they view things form above.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andis Mizišs, Māris Maskalāns
- Screenplay & Story
- Māris Maskalāns
- Original Score
- Arnis Mednis
- Original Title
- Jumta likums
- Country of Origin
- Latvia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- VFS Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andis Mizišs, Māris Maskalāns
Māris Maskalāns
Arnis Mednis
Māris Maskalāns
Raimonds Špakovskis
Uldis Cekulis
Department Leadership Roster
Andis Mizišs
Director
Māris Maskalāns
Director
Māris Maskalāns
Writer
Raimonds Špakovskis
Editor
Māris Maskalāns
Director of Photography
Uldis Cekulis
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Roof on the Moonway
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What is Roof on the Moonway about?
In the early 1980’s two hundred pairs of common terns (Sterna hirundo) were forced to abandon their last natural nesting place on a river island near a major European capital Riga. Looking for a new habitat, the birds chose the flat pebbled roof of a concrete island – a printing house – in the middle of the city. The first generation of birds to grow up on this roof and fly to Southern Africa every winter have covered the distance from the Earth to the Moon. During the film various human attitudes towards the terns will emerge. The attitude of the birds is clear – they view things form above.
Who directed Roof on the Moonway?
Roof on the Moonway was directed by Andis Mizišs, Māris Maskalāns.
Who stars in Roof on the Moonway?
The principal cast of Roof on the Moonway includes Not specified.
When was Roof on the Moonway released and how long is it?
Roof on the Moonway was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Roof on the Moonway?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Roof on the Moonway was composed by Arnis Mednis.