81 Meters
81 metrs
Synopsis
Spring 2021. A cinephile invites you on an intimate trip through the last surviving cinema houses in Latvia. This documentary essay, shot on super 8mm, opens the locked doors to picture houses during a Covid-19 lockdown, perhaps the most difficult time in the history of physical cinema space.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Filmfest Dresden
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jānis Ābele
- Screenplay & Story
- Jānis Ābele
- Original Title
- 81 metrs
- Country of Origin
- Latvia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 14m
- Production Studios
- Chaland Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jānis Ābele
Jānis Ābele
Toms Šķēle
Madara Didrihsone
Jānis Ābele, Dita Birkenšteina
Department Leadership Roster
Jānis Ābele
Director
Jānis Ābele
Writer
Jānis Ābele
Producer
Dita Birkenšteina
Producer
Toms Šķēle
Director of Photography
Madara Didrihsone
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for 81 Meters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 81 Meters
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What is 81 Meters about?
Spring 2021. A cinephile invites you on an intimate trip through the last surviving cinema houses in Latvia. This documentary essay, shot on super 8mm, opens the locked doors to picture houses during a Covid-19 lockdown, perhaps the most difficult time in the history of physical cinema space.
Who directed 81 Meters?
81 Meters was directed by Jānis Ābele.
Who stars in 81 Meters?
The principal cast of 81 Meters includes Not specified.
When was 81 Meters released and how long is it?
81 Meters was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 14m.