Eight Stars
Astoņas zvaigznes
Synopsis
This film tells about the most striking and tragic phenomenon during the development of self-awareness of the Latvian nation – the Latvian Riflemen. The first Daugavgrīva regiment, the second Riga, third Kurland, fifth Semigallian, sixth Tukums, seventh Bauska and eighth Valmiera regiments of Latvian Riflemen – this was Latvia before its statehood. The film is a historically chronological study beginning with the formation of the Riflemen battalions and their first battles until the end of the Civil War in Russia, when a large part of the Riflemen returned home to the recently established state of Latvia. This is a story about common people challenged by the Big Epoch that determined their lives.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Askolds Saulītis
- Screenplay & Story
- Askolds Saulītis, Dainis Īvāns
- Original Score
- Jānis Brunovskis
- Original Title
- Astoņas zvaigznes
- Country of Origin
- Latvia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Studija Centrums
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Askolds Saulītis
Askolds Saulītis, Dainis Īvāns
Jānis Brunovskis
Andrejs Verhoustinskis
Askolds Saulītis
Askolds Saulītis, Bruno Aščuks
Department Leadership Roster
Askolds Saulītis
Writer
Askolds Saulītis
Producer
Andrejs Verhoustinskis
Director of Photography
Bruno Aščuks
Producer
Askolds Saulītis
Editor
Dainis Īvāns
Writer
Askolds Saulītis
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Eight Stars.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Eight Stars
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Eight Stars about?
This film tells about the most striking and tragic phenomenon during the development of self-awareness of the Latvian nation – the Latvian Riflemen. The first Daugavgrīva regiment, the second Riga, third Kurland, fifth Semigallian, sixth Tukums, seventh Bauska and eighth Valmiera regiments of Latvian Riflemen – this was Latvia before its statehood. The film is a historically chronological study beginning with the formation of the Riflemen battalions and their first battles until the end of the Civil War in Russia, when a large part of the Riflemen returned home to the recently established state of Latvia. This is a story about common people challenged by the Big Epoch that determined their lives.
Who directed Eight Stars?
Eight Stars was directed by Askolds Saulītis.
Who stars in Eight Stars?
The principal cast of Eight Stars includes Not specified.
When was Eight Stars released and how long is it?
Eight Stars was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Eight Stars?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Eight Stars was composed by Jānis Brunovskis.