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History Behind The Screen. 35 mm
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History Behind The Screen. 35 mm

Jan 13, 2018
1h 37m
★ 0.0

Overview

Some of the most iconic images in Latvian visual history were taken 30 years ago, when the so-called Singing Revolution took place. This documentary that includes well-known and previously unseen 35 mm footage, is about those who took these shots, told in their own voices, their own emotions and memories.

Genres

Documentary
History

Production Companies

Ģilde

History Behind The Screen. 35 mm Trailers

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