The Children of Siberia
Sibīrijas bērni
Synopsis
On June 14, 1941, more than 15,000 Latvian inhabitants, including approximately 4,000 children of Latvian, Jewish, Polish and Russian ethnicity were deported to Siberia. During this period of deportation by the Soviet invaders, the men were separated from their families and sent to the Gulag. Some were sentenced to the highest punishment, death, and the rest were kept in labor camps. The women and children were sent to the remote Krasnoyarsk and Tomsk districts. The first two years were the most difficult and many perished from the harsh conditions. Today some 400 of those deported children still live in Latvia and Siberia. This documentary describes the fate of these children.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dzintra Geka-Vaska
- Screenplay & Story
- Dzintra Geka-Vaska
- Original Score
- Arturs Maskats, Pēteris Vasks
- Original Title
- Sibīrijas bērni
- Country of Origin
- Latvia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- Latvijas Televizija
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dzintra Geka-Vaska
Dzintra Geka-Vaska
Arturs Maskats, Pēteris Vasks
Armands Zvirbulis
Dzintra Geka-Vaska
Department Leadership Roster
Dzintra Geka-Vaska
Director
Dzintra Geka-Vaska
Writer
Dzintra Geka-Vaska
Producer
Armands Zvirbulis
Editor
Arturs Maskats
Original Music Composer
Pēteris Vasks
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Children of Siberia.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Children of Siberia
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Children of Siberia about?
On June 14, 1941, more than 15,000 Latvian inhabitants, including approximately 4,000 children of Latvian, Jewish, Polish and Russian ethnicity were deported to Siberia. During this period of deportation by the Soviet invaders, the men were separated from their families and sent to the Gulag. Some were sentenced to the highest punishment, death, and the rest were kept in labor camps. The women and children were sent to the remote Krasnoyarsk and Tomsk districts. The first two years were the most difficult and many perished from the harsh conditions. Today some 400 of those deported children still live in Latvia and Siberia. This documentary describes the fate of these children.
Who directed The Children of Siberia?
The Children of Siberia was directed by Dzintra Geka-Vaska.
Who stars in The Children of Siberia?
The principal cast of The Children of Siberia includes Not specified.
When was The Children of Siberia released and how long is it?
The Children of Siberia was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 53m.
Who composed the musical score for The Children of Siberia?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Children of Siberia was composed by Arturs Maskats, Pēteris Vasks.