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Knutifiction

2017-04-11 · 100 min · ★ 8.0

Documentary

A film about a man who lives a parallel life to Soviet reality, and is both consciously and subconsciously a prickly and partially misunderstood citizen. He is poet Knuts Skujenieks, an exceptional personality not only in Latvia, but also within an international context, whose difficult struggle with the totalitarian regime reflects the true value of selfless work and unbending stance. The story, with its undercurrent of true humanity, allows a glimpse through Knuts Skujenieks’ life onto each of our fates.

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Directors
Ivars Tontegode
Production companies
Mojo Raiser Production
Countries
Latvia
Status
Released

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Knuts SkujenieksKnuts SkujenieksSelf

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