1949. The Route from Ķekava to the Omsk District (2012)

The 1949 deportations were one of the most tragic aspects of contemporary Latvian history. 43,000 people were deported to Siberia for life, with 10,000 infants and children, elderly people, and even people raised from their deathbed among them. 4,941 persons perished. Every fourth deportee was a child. Every sixth deportee was 60 or older.

Director: Dzintra Geka-Vaska
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 52 min
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Screenplay

Music: Pēteris Vasks
Editing: Valdis Zeļonka, Jānis Kazulis
Production: Sibīrijas bērni
Country: Latvia
Original Language: lv
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1949. The Route from Ķekava to the Omsk District about?
The 1949 deportations were one of the most tragic aspects of contemporary Latvian history. 43,000 people were deported to Siberia for life, with 10,000 infants and children, elderly people, and even people raised from their deathbed among them. 4,941 persons perished. Every fourth deportee was a child. Every sixth deportee was 60 or older.
Who directed 1949. The Route from Ķekava to the Omsk District?
1949. The Route from Ķekava to the Omsk District was directed by Dzintra Geka-Vaska.
How long is 1949. The Route from Ķekava to the Omsk District?
1949. The Route from Ķekava to the Omsk District has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is 1949. The Route from Ķekava to the Omsk District?
1949. The Route from Ķekava to the Omsk District is a Documentary, History film.
Where was 1949. The Route from Ķekava to the Omsk District produced?
1949. The Route from Ķekava to the Omsk District was produced in Latvia.