Hike '44
Pārgājiens '44
Synopsis
“Hike '44" is a personal story by director Lauris Abele and cinematographer Marcis Abele about how to maintain humanity when the world falls apart. The protagonist of the film, Melita Abele (89), retraces her refugee path from 1944, when, at the age of 14, she had to leave her home at the beginning of winter. Asking strangers for shelter, spend nights in the woods until she found refuge and warm hearts. Through the use of animation, the viewer will be guided through Melita's memories on a journey through recent and present-day Latvia until a series of events brings Melita to what she has been trying to accomplish for 75 years.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lauris Ābele, Mārcis Ābele
- Screenplay & Story
- Lauris Ābele, Mārcis Ābele
- Original Title
- Pārgājiens '44
- Country of Origin
- Latvia
- Release Date
- 11/11/2019
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 26m
- Production Studios
- Latvijas Televizija, Tritone Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lauris Ābele, Mārcis Ābele
Lauris Ābele, Mārcis Ābele
Mārcis Ābele
Lauris Ābele, Mārcis Ābele
Zane Sietniece
Department Leadership Roster
Lauris Ābele
Director
Lauris Ābele
Writer
Lauris Ābele
Editor
Mārcis Ābele
Director of Photography
Mārcis Ābele
Director
Mārcis Ābele
Writer
Mārcis Ābele
Editor
Zane Sietniece
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Hike '44.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hike '44
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hike '44 about?
“Hike '44" is a personal story by director Lauris Abele and cinematographer Marcis Abele about how to maintain humanity when the world falls apart. The protagonist of the film, Melita Abele (89), retraces her refugee path from 1944, when, at the age of 14, she had to leave her home at the beginning of winter. Asking strangers for shelter, spend nights in the woods until she found refuge and warm hearts. Through the use of animation, the viewer will be guided through Melita's memories on a journey through recent and present-day Latvia until a series of events brings Melita to what she has been trying to accomplish for 75 years.
Who directed Hike '44?
Hike '44 was directed by Lauris Ābele, Mārcis Ābele.
Who stars in Hike '44?
The principal cast of Hike '44 includes Not specified.
When was Hike '44 released and how long is it?
Hike '44 was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 26m.