Lohengrin from Varka Kru (2009)
A creative a portrait of Latvian luger and Olympic medal winner, Martins Rubenis, who won the first Latvia's Winter Olympic medal of the games in Turin in 2006. Apart from his success in sports, in the circles of contemporary alternative culture he is known as DJ Betons from the association Varka Kru (Varka – from Russian "boiling", Kru – from English "crew"). Like the medieval knight Lohengrin, Martins Rubenis arrives in his luge to fight a battle - with an adversary, with himself, with time and the world.
Director: Viesturs Kairišs
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: September 30, 2009
Screenplay
Cinematography: Gints Bērziņš, Andrejs Verhoustinskis
Editing: Gunta Ikere, Dāvis Sīmanis Jr.
Production: Ego Media, United Intimacy
Country: Latvia
Original Language: lv
More Films by Director: Viesturs Kairišs
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lohengrin from Varka Kru about?
- A creative a portrait of Latvian luger and Olympic medal winner, Martins Rubenis, who won the first Latvia's Winter Olympic medal of the games in Turin in 2006. Apart from his success in sports, in the circles of contemporary alternative culture he is known as DJ Betons from the association Varka Kru (Varka – from Russian "boiling", Kru – from English "crew"). Like the medieval knight Lohengrin, Martins Rubenis arrives in his luge to fight a battle - with an adversary, with himself, with time and the world.
- Who directed Lohengrin from Varka Kru?
- Lohengrin from Varka Kru was directed by Viesturs Kairišs.
- How long is Lohengrin from Varka Kru?
- Lohengrin from Varka Kru has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Lohengrin from Varka Kru?
- Lohengrin from Varka Kru is a Documentary film.
- Where was Lohengrin from Varka Kru produced?
- Lohengrin from Varka Kru was produced in Latvia.