January
Janvāris
“The month when we chose our freedom”
Synopsis
It is 1991 in Latvia and nineteen-year-old aspiring cinematographer Jazis’s whole world is thrown into chaos as he is dragged into the people’s peaceful protests against the Soviet Army’s attempted takeover of power in his country.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
JANUARY International Trailer (2023)
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-01-13
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
CinEast − Central and Eastern European Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Viesturs Kairišs
- Screenplay & Story
- Viesturs Kairišs, Livia Ulman, Andris Feldmanis
- Original Score
- Juste Janulyte
- Original Title
- Janvāris
- Country of Origin
- Latvia, Lithuania, Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Latvian
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Mistrus Media, Artbox, Staron Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Viesturs Kairišs
Viesturs Kairišs, Livia Ulman, Andris Feldmanis
Juste Janulyte
Wojciech Staroń
Armands Začs
Inese Boka-Grūbe, Gints Grūbe
Department Leadership Roster
Viesturs Kairišs
Director
Viesturs Kairišs
Writer
Wojciech Staroń
Director of Photography
Ieva Jurjāne
Production Design
Livia Ulman
Writer
Andris Feldmanis
Writer
Rūta Lečaitė
Costume Design
Armands Začs
Editor
Inese Boka-Grūbe
Producer
Gints Grūbe
Producer
Artem Grigoryev
Stunt Coordinator
Juste Janulyte
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for January.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring January.
***2022***
More Like January
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About January
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is January about?
It is 1991 in Latvia and nineteen-year-old aspiring cinematographer Jazis’s whole world is thrown into chaos as he is dragged into the people’s peaceful protests against the Soviet Army’s attempted takeover of power in his country.
Who directed January?
January was directed by Viesturs Kairišs.
Who stars in January?
The principal cast of January includes Karlis Arnolds Avots, Alise Dzene, Sandis Runge, Baiba Broka, Aleksas Kazanavičius.
When was January released and how long is it?
January was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for January?
The original motion picture soundtrack for January was composed by Juste Janulyte.