The Goat Who Climbed to Heaven (2019)

They found their own freedom.

The Goat Who Climbed to Heaven (2019) poster

This film is a story about that time in the Baltics, Latvia, and Riga. Young rebels of 1960s – nonconformists, hippies and beatniks – have turned into a generation of well-known writers, poets, musicians, directors, as well as politicians of the new independent Latvia. The ones who were 18, 20, or 25 in 1960s are half a century older today. The protagonists of the film are united by the bohemian gathering place of their youth, a small nameless cafe in the Old Town of Riga, commonly referred to as “Kaza” (The Goat). This place is surrounded by legends, myths and humorous stories.

Director: Laima Žurgina
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 112 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: Imants Kalniņš
Cinematography: Kaspars Braķis, Uģis Egle
Editing: Andris Zemītis
Production: Ego Media
Country: Latvia
Original Language: lv

Keywords

society, iron curtain, 1960s

More Films by Director: Laima Žurgina
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Goat Who Climbed to Heaven about?
This film is a story about that time in the Baltics, Latvia, and Riga. Young rebels of 1960s – nonconformists, hippies and beatniks – have turned into a generation of well-known writers, poets, musicians, directors, as well as politicians of the new independent Latvia. The ones who were 18, 20, or 25 in 1960s are half a century older today. The protagonists of the film are united by the bohemian gathering place of their youth, a small nameless cafe in the Old Town of Riga, commonly referred to as “Kaza” (The Goat). This place is surrounded by legends, myths and humorous stories.
Who directed The Goat Who Climbed to Heaven?
The Goat Who Climbed to Heaven was directed by Laima Žurgina.
How long is The Goat Who Climbed to Heaven?
The Goat Who Climbed to Heaven has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
What genre is The Goat Who Climbed to Heaven?
The Goat Who Climbed to Heaven is a Documentary film.
Where was The Goat Who Climbed to Heaven produced?
The Goat Who Climbed to Heaven was produced in Latvia.