Žagari
Synopsis
'Žagari' traces the lives of Andrejs and Juris Žagars, brothers from the city of Cēsis, who both became distinguished in the arts as actors and administrators of art institutions, while both also found success as entrepreneurs. The original plan of the filmmakers was to show two strong personalities with their characteristic relationship and rivalries. However, fate intervened during the filming process, transforming the result into a powerful and touching portrait of brotherly love and the importance of family ties.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zita Kaminska
- Screenplay & Story
- Henrieta Verhoustinska
- Original Title
- Žagari
- Country of Origin
- Latvia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Latvijas Televizija
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zita Kaminska
Henrieta Verhoustinska
Uvis Burjāns
Māris Martušs
Ieva Rozentāle, Artis Dobrovoļskis
Department Leadership Roster
Zita Kaminska
Director
Ieva Rozentāle
Producer
Uvis Burjāns
Director of Photography
Henrieta Verhoustinska
Writer
Artis Dobrovoļskis
Producer
Māris Martušs
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Žagari
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Žagari about?
'Žagari' traces the lives of Andrejs and Juris Žagars, brothers from the city of Cēsis, who both became distinguished in the arts as actors and administrators of art institutions, while both also found success as entrepreneurs. The original plan of the filmmakers was to show two strong personalities with their characteristic relationship and rivalries. However, fate intervened during the filming process, transforming the result into a powerful and touching portrait of brotherly love and the importance of family ties.
Who directed Žagari?
Žagari was directed by Zita Kaminska.
Who stars in Žagari?
The principal cast of Žagari includes Andrejs Žagars, Juris Žagars.
When was Žagari released and how long is it?
Žagari was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.