Archive of films White Bell / Baltie zvani

Latvia
1961, 24 min

Section: Reflections of Time: Baltic Poetic Documentary
Year: 2018

An early example of Riga-style film of the 1960s. Urban life in Riga as seen through the eyes of a little girl (Ilze Zariņa) who is looking for white bell flowers. This short drama, which draws on the city symphony genre, presents a picture of city life from the early morning hours to the peak of the day.


Synopsis

An early example of Riga-style film of the 1960s. Urban life in Riga as seen through the eyes of a little girl (Ilze Zariņa) who is looking for white bell flowers. This short drama, which draws on the city symphony genre, presents a picture of city life from the early morning hours to the peak of the day. Devoid of dialogue, the film captures the stark visual poetry of urban surfaces, where the industrial and the natural collide – all captured by wonderful cinematographer-turned-director Uldis Brauns, with a script from Herz Frank.

Zane Balčus

About the director

Ivars Kraulītis

Ivars Kraulītis (1937–2004). Selected filmography: Fatherland (Tēva zeme, 1961), White Bell (Baltie zvani, 1961), For Everyone (Tas jāprot katram, 1964), Size (Rainis) [Lielums (Rainis), 1964], Friday, Saturday, Sunday (Piektdien, sestdien, svētdien, 1965)

Contacts

National Film Centre of Latvia
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Latvia
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About the film

Black & white, DCP

Section: Reflections of Time: Baltic Poetic Documentary
   
Director: Ivars Kraulītis
Screenplay: Herz Frank
Dir. of Photography: Uldis Brauns
Music: Arvīds Žilinskis
Production: Riga Film Studio
Cast: Ilze Zariņa
Sales: National Film Centre of Latvia

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