Escaping Riga
Originally released in 2014. Escaping Riga is a documentary film. directed by Dāvis Sīmanis Jr.. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Gustavs Briedis, Gints Grūbe, and Mihails Karasikovs
Synopsis
The film is based on true events, it tells the stories of two outstanding personalities of the 20th century – Sergei Eisenstein and Isaiah Berlin, who were both born and spent their childhood in Riga but soon had to leave the city. The film follows the lives of the two characters during the turbulent first half of the 20th century, telling how one of them becomes “the greatest film director of his generation” in the totalitarian Soviet Union, and the other “the greatest thinker of his generation” in liberal Great Britain.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 1, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Latvia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Mistrus Media
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Escaping Riga about?
The film is based on true events, it tells the stories of two outstanding personalities of the 20th century – Sergei Eisenstein and Isaiah Berlin, who were both born and spent their childhood in ...
Who directed Escaping Riga?
Escaping Riga was directed by Dāvis Sīmanis Jr..
How long is Escaping Riga?
Escaping Riga has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was Escaping Riga released?
Escaping Riga was released on April 1, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Escaping Riga?
The main cast of Escaping Riga includes Gustavs Briedis, Gints Grūbe, Mihails Karasikovs, Viktors Puglejevs, Mārtiņš Počs.