Astra
Released 3 years ago in 2023. Astra is a documentary film. directed by Liene Laviņa-Kalnaella.
Synopsis
A film about a unique personality with an unbreakable spirit – Gunārs Astra. He can be considered as Latvian Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn or Václav Havel. Twenty years he spent in Soviet prisons because of anti-government thinking. In a 1983 trial by the Latvian SSR, Astra said, “I believe this time will fade like an evil nightmare.” The fate of Gunārs Astra himself was tragic. Like Alexei Navalny in Russia, Astra was poisoned with tea on a train to Saint Petersburg. A week later, Gunārs Astra died. Astra’s death became a symbol of light on the long road to the restoration of Latvia’s independence.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 13, 2023
2 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
Language
LV
Original language
Country
Latvia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- LV
Production Companies
- SKUBA films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Astra about?
A film about a unique personality with an unbreakable spirit – Gunārs Astra. He can be considered as Latvian Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn or Václav Havel. Twenty years he spent in Soviet prisons beca...
Who directed Astra?
Astra was directed by Liene Laviņa-Kalnaella.
How long is Astra?
Astra has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Astra released?
Astra was released on October 13, 2023 in theaters.