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6.5 / 10(2 votes)IMDb20242h 20mEstonia, Latvia

In The Land That Sings

Zeme, kas dzied

Synopsis

In 1873, brave men known as the New Latvians held the first-ever Latvian song festival under the watchful eye of oppressive censorship. This massive celebration, featuring 1,003 singers – both men and women – changed the course of the nation’s history. It stands as a unique example of non-violent resistance in the fight for freedom against imperialism, led by Latvia’s entrepreneurs, writers, publicists and ordinary villagers.

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"In the land that sings" (period drama) | official trailer | eng subtitles

Type: Trailer • Published 2024-10-21

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Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Māris Martinsons
Screenplay & Story
Māris Martinsons, Dainis Īvāns
Original Score
Jēkabs Jančevskis
Original Title
Zeme, kas dzied
Country of Origin
Estonia, Latvia
Spoken Languages
German, Latvian, Russian
Runtime
2h 20m
Production Studios
Kopli Kinokompanii, K Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Māris Martinsons

Screenplay & Story

Māris Martinsons, Dainis Īvāns

Original Score & Music

Jēkabs Jančevskis

Director of Photography

Jānis Jurkovskis

Producers

Linda Krūkle

Department Leadership Roster

Māris Martinsons

Māris Martinsons

Director

Jānis Jurkovskis

Director of Photography

Māris Martinsons

Māris Martinsons

Writer

Dainis Īvāns

Dainis Īvāns

Writer

Katrina Liepa

Costume Design

Linda Krūkle

Producer

Mārtiņš Kalseris

Production Design

Official cinematic photography and background stills for In The Land That Sings.

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Frequently Asked Questions About In The Land That Sings

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is In The Land That Sings about?

In 1873, brave men known as the New Latvians held the first-ever Latvian song festival under the watchful eye of oppressive censorship. This massive celebration, featuring 1,003 singers – both men and women – changed the course of the nation’s history. It stands as a unique example of non-violent resistance in the fight for freedom against imperialism, led by Latvia’s entrepreneurs, writers, publicists and ordinary villagers.

Who directed In The Land That Sings?

In The Land That Sings was directed by Māris Martinsons.

Who stars in In The Land That Sings?

The principal cast of In The Land That Sings includes Andris Bulis, Ainārs Ančevskis, Marta Jančevska, Priit Pius, Vilis Daudziņš.

When was In The Land That Sings released and how long is it?

In The Land That Sings was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.

Who composed the musical score for In The Land That Sings?

The original motion picture soundtrack for In The Land That Sings was composed by Jēkabs Jančevskis.