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 (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 |
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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 |
Guests
Dita Rietuma
Film Institution Rep.