Baņuta
Synopsis
Fighting as a partisan in the mythical Baltic past and in wars in 20th century Eastern Europe at the same time, Baņuta’s life is saved by weary and disenchanted Lithuanian prince, Daumants. Speeding away on a motorcycle, he brings the fighter back to his homeland in Romove, a holy Baltic site. There is about to be a wedding, but the preparations are interrupted by ravens. Their black feathers are a mirror for Daumants’ conscience and act as a reminder of his crime against Jargala, a girl he raped and killed. Soon Daumants falls in battle, and being a stranger in Romove, Baņuta is caught up in sacrificial rituals and revenge. However, she is strong-willed and will not bow to fate – no one will take her happiness away. A hundred years after the premiere of Alfrēds Kalniņš’ first Latvian opera Baņuta in 1920, comes the opera film Baņuta – an international project that melds opera, musical performances, the conditionality of the performing arts and contemporary performativity.
Top Cast
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Riga IFF
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franziska Kronfoth
- Screenplay & Story
- Alfrēds Kalniņš, Evarts Melnalksnis
- Original Score
- Alfrēds Kalniņš, Jēkabs Nīmanis
- Original Title
- Baņuta
- Country of Origin
- Latvia
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, Italian, Latvian, Russian
- Runtime
- 2h 34m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franziska Kronfoth
Alfrēds Kalniņš, Evarts Melnalksnis
Alfrēds Kalniņš, Jēkabs Nīmanis
Toms Šķēle
Ieva Stade
Marta Kontiņa
Department Leadership Roster
Franziska Kronfoth
Director
Marta Kontiņa
Producer
Toms Šķēle
Director of Photography
Evarts Melnalksnis
Writer
Ieva Stade
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Baņuta.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Baņuta
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Baņuta about?
Fighting as a partisan in the mythical Baltic past and in wars in 20th century Eastern Europe at the same time, Baņuta’s life is saved by weary and disenchanted Lithuanian prince, Daumants. Speeding away on a motorcycle, he brings the fighter back to his homeland in Romove, a holy Baltic site. There is about to be a wedding, but the preparations are interrupted by ravens. Their black feathers are a mirror for Daumants’ conscience and act as a reminder of his crime against Jargala, a girl he raped and killed. Soon Daumants falls in battle, and being a stranger in Romove, Baņuta is caught up in sacrificial rituals and revenge. However, she is strong-willed and will not bow to fate – no one will take her happiness away. A hundred years after the premiere of Alfrēds Kalniņš’ first Latvian opera Baņuta in 1920, comes the opera film Baņuta – an international project that melds opera, musical performances, the conditionality of the performing arts and contemporary performativity.
Who directed Baņuta?
Baņuta was directed by Franziska Kronfoth.
Who stars in Baņuta?
The principal cast of Baņuta includes Laura Grecka, Sniedze Kaņepe, Angela Brauna.
When was Baņuta released and how long is it?
Baņuta was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 2h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Baņuta?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Baņuta was composed by Alfrēds Kalniņš, Jēkabs Nīmanis.