A British director, influenced by Latvian culture, is working on the documentary film “Latvian Myth”

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Folklorist, musician and singer Aurelija Rancāne. Photo: Publicity photo

Interviews were also given by folklorists and researchers of traditional cultural heritage and, in general, Ilga Reizniece, Aida Rancāne, Andris Kapusts, Inese Krūmiņa, artists, archaeologists, keepers of traditions, educators, scientists and many others who have enriched and advanced the narrative of the film.

Connor sings in the Song and Dance Holiday Concert Choir. Summer of 2023. Photo: Publicity photo

Director Conor Gorman on being part of the Song and Dance Festival: “The stadium vibrated through my tired body and my voice was broken from the long days of singing. That singular feeling of a chorus of 20,000 singers coming through me gave me the strength to continue. I felt how the past, values ​​and strength of all the people present united in the song. I want to share this feeling with the whole world.”

Cultural heritage researcher and curator Inese Krūmiņa
Cultural heritage researcher and curator Inese Krūmiņa Photo: Publicity photo

In order to complete the documentary film “Latvian Myth”, additional money is needed. To collect it, a campaign to support the film will be launched on the crowdfunding platform Kickstarter on April 23. The required amount in the Kickstarter campaign must be collected within 60 days.

Photo: Publicity photo

Donors of the film will receive various thanks, from the inclusion of the supporter’s name in the credits of the film to the special title of executive producer for the biggest supporters, as well as a unique solar calendar is being created in cooperation with the custodians of Latvian traditions, which will be available in a digital or printed version, also as a design element on T-shirts.

It is possible to support the creation of the film by participating in the crowdfunding campaign Kickstarter platform via the link attached.

The premiere of the film is planned for 2025.

The article is in Latvian

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