This documentary not only tracked and immortalised a period of increasing economic and social liberalisation, but actually played a part in developing it. In the late ’80s, Latvians’ longing for freedom and the changes brought by perestroika coalesced in the National Awakening (Atmoda), a time of protests, discussion of previously forbidden topics and feverish activity. Within just a few years this had led to the successful restoration of the country’s independence, following almost fifty years of occupation by the Soviet Union.
Rights owner:
Latvian State Archive of Audiovisual Documents / National Film Centre of Latvia / Copyright and Communication Consulting Agency/ Latvian Authors Association
Project holder:
Roberts Vinovskis (Locomotive Classics)
Information on the available material:
Designated format/medium for restoration: film shot on 35 mm, now digitally restored (September 2023)
Condition: good
Place of preservation:
Latvian State Archive of Audiovisual Documents
Available rights:
Open to any proposals
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