The National Touch (2014)
After the fall of the Soviet Union large numbers of immigrants from the East stayed in Latvia for good, Latvians simply call them “Russians”. Over 20 years of independence later mutual suspicion and bias are still there in the most part of the local community. Therefore, a Latvian director involves an independent Russian speaking Norwegian colleague in helping him understand Latvian “Russians” and coming up with an integration plan. But soon enough it becomes clear that only Latvians themselves can manage the challenge. And so begins director’s journey away from the division “us / them”.
Director: Ivo Briedis
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date: February 15, 2014
Screenplay
Editing: Pēteris Ķimelis
Production: VFS Films
Country: Latvia
Language: Latviešu
Original Language: lv
More Films by Director: Ivo Briedis
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The National Touch about?
- After the fall of the Soviet Union large numbers of immigrants from the East stayed in Latvia for good, Latvians simply call them “Russians”. Over 20 years of independence later mutual suspicion and bias are still there in the most part of the local community. Therefore, a Latvian director involves an independent Russian speaking Norwegian colleague in helping him understand Latvian “Russians” and coming up with an integration plan. But soon enough it becomes clear that only Latvians themselves can manage the challenge. And so begins director’s journey away from the division “us / them”.
- Who directed The National Touch?
- The National Touch was directed by Ivo Briedis.
- How long is The National Touch?
- The National Touch has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is The National Touch?
- The National Touch is a Documentary film.
- Where was The National Touch produced?
- The National Touch was produced in Latvia.