What Makes a Man
Padoties aizliegts
Synopsis
The story of Aivars Ritenieks, a father and a coach, brings together a passion for sports and a passion for family. He is determined to raise his sons to be Olympic athletes. Boxing is their life. They must fight many fights with the corruption in sports, bureaucracy, envy and ill wishes, the demons of their past and themselves. He’s a fighter who stands up against all odds and refuses to give up his principles... What is the price of victory?
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dzintars Dreibergs
- Screenplay & Story
- Elvita Ruka
- Original Title
- Padoties aizliegts
- Country of Origin
- Latvia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Rīgas Kinostudija
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dzintars Dreibergs
Elvita Ruka
Dzintars Dreibergs, Agris Birzulis
Gunta Ikere
Vents Horsts, Elvita Ruka
Department Leadership Roster
Dzintars Dreibergs
Director of Photography
Dzintars Dreibergs
Director
Elvita Ruka
Writer
Gunta Ikere
Editor
Vents Horsts
Producer
Elvita Ruka
Producer
Agris Birzulis
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for What Makes a Man.
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Frequently Asked Questions About What Makes a Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is What Makes a Man about?
The story of Aivars Ritenieks, a father and a coach, brings together a passion for sports and a passion for family. He is determined to raise his sons to be Olympic athletes. Boxing is their life. They must fight many fights with the corruption in sports, bureaucracy, envy and ill wishes, the demons of their past and themselves. He’s a fighter who stands up against all odds and refuses to give up his principles... What is the price of victory?
Who directed What Makes a Man?
What Makes a Man was directed by Dzintars Dreibergs.
Who stars in What Makes a Man?
The principal cast of What Makes a Man includes Not specified.
When was What Makes a Man released and how long is it?
What Makes a Man was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.