Waterbomb for the Fat Tomcat 2004 ( 5.6)

The two sisters' parents have gone abroad to earn the living, so the girls Marta and Linda needs someone to take care of them. For that they have their dictatorial spinster aunt Una, who desperately wants to get married, and has a sympathy for the jeweler Ivo. Meanwhile, Marta is working hard to get a promised puppy, but her plans are ruined, as her aunt feels a strong despise for dogs. So, the relations between the girls and their aunt becomes really tense. Until the perfect plan of the sisters - to help the aunt to get married, to get rid of her.

The Return of Sergeant Lapins 2010 ( 6.6)

After recovering from an overseas mission, Krists Lapins moves into a quiet neighbourhood in Riga. His hopes for a new, peaceful life are disrupted when an unexpected visitor arrives one night. Krists soon finds himself in a swirl of events involving a mysterious blonde, a wannabe private detective, a bankrupt millionaire, and a rigorous cop. In this witty portrayal of modern Latvian society the absurd meets the comic and nothing is what it seems.

The Man Who Saved the World 2014 ( 6.774)

The Man Who Saved the World is a feature documentary film about Stanislav Petrov, a former lieutenant colonel of the Soviet Air Defence Forces.

My Way 2011 ( 7.9)

During the invasion of Normandy the photograph of a slim Korean man in German uniform was found. It transpired that the man had served as a soldier in the Japanese, Russian and German armies. His incredible story inspired director Kang Je-Gyu to create this epic war drama.

Fallen 2005 ( 6.5)

One night, Matiss Zelcs, an employee of the Latvian national archive in Riga, notices a woman on a bridge. After passing by her without preventing her suicidal fall into the depths, a sensation of failure and guilt changes his life. He cannot forget her. Driven by a feeling of remorse and the fever of illusion, he roams through the city night and day looking for traces of her existence. This journey through the tumult of his conscience leads him deeper into his own loneliness and the depths of his soul, as he gets more and more entangled in the destinies of the woman and of the people who were attached to her. He finds himself confronted with the pain of yearning and guilt, the cruelty of love and desire, and the search for forgiveness, release and salvation.

Vaira smaida 2007

Roses of Autumn 2004 ( 5)

The film is about a middle-aged couple experiencing a midlife crisis. The husband and wife are tired of life together and start to forget the love they once shared in their youth.

Idioti 2013

Notable Latvian underground musician Gatis Ziema goes on a non-stop alcoholic odyssey, which includes a spontaneous marriage.

Faithful Friend Sancho 1974

Ten year old Sancho arrives to Leningrad and starts looking for friends.

Maestro 1990

An ecranisation of an Anšlavs Eglītis's novel of the same title is an ironic story about the Latvian art scene during the 30ies.

Suncandle 1986 ( 7)

Adventures of two Latvian boys - Juris and Maris.

Sick Dog's Nightmares 2023

At the age of 24, Rex was involved in a motorcycle accident that left him paralysed. Now bedridden and depressed, Rex continues to exist because of his mother, who despite her age and ailments works and cares for her son. Between painful sleepless nights, his fantasies and his desires Rex will be forced to solace.

We Are Going to America 1992 ( 6)

The familiar tale of an immigrant family's journey to America is turned into a magical mystery tour as seen through the eyes of 11-year old Motl. The boy's imagination spins wildly as he and his family--loaded down with all their worldly goods and their other-worldly "baggage"--make their way from the shtetl to America. Inspired by the paintings of Marc Chagall, director Efim Gribov interprets the workings of Motl's imagination via comic and grotesque figures, ghosts from the past, and a dreamy, surreal atmosphere. The film's tragi-comic tone and theme involving the American Dream make for an inspired viewing experience.

Magic Kimono 2017 ( 5)

“Magic Kimono” tells the story of middle-aged Japanese woman Keiko, who has been living in a shell for decades due to a family tragedy in Kobe. The modest act of eating and the sensations it gives us provided Keiko a lifeline to survive. Unwillingly, she joins a group of Japanese women traveling to Northern Europe to participate in a kimono show in the fairytale-like art nouveau world of Riga. During her performance, Keiko suddenly comes face to face with her husband, who disappeared twenty years ago and now wants to read-dress their relationship and who Keiko has become.

The Northern Star N/A

Nikolaus von Himsel, accompanied by his tutor, embarks on a European tour, curating a cabinet of curiosities to garner acclaim upon his return. However, enticed by the chance to ascend Mount Vesuvius, a coveted aspiration among his peers, he rebels against his predetermined path. He goes on to explore societal diversity, encounter remarkable individuals, and uncover his genuine passions. This transformative journey leads to him overcoming challenges and embracing a life aligned with his true nature.

Vilma Doesn’t Work Today 2007

Story about Varis - a man with four bags beneath his eyes, Mirdza - seller of the sour cream, an old Lung that spat a chewing gum in the face of a Mitten, and a Megapixel, which slowly digitalizes the world. Vilma has nothing to do with all this, she is just off today, so there is a slim chance of finding hair in your food.

Kā mēs aizgājām no mājām 1986

Tāpēc, ka es esmu Aivars Līdaks 1979 ( 6)

If It Wasn't For This Lass... 1980 ( 7)

During the summer holidays, the children's company gathers around the Rhine, but the curious boy Kārlis stays alone. The girl Herta comes from Riga to visit her relatives. She spends time with interest and listens to Karl's stories. The offended Reinis and his friends play an evil joke with Kārlis, wanting to laugh at the different boy.

soulcash 2017

Elina Maligina’s film soulcash gives an insight into emotionally charged and climactic, but brief moment in the life of a woman who is going through menopause. The story is about the purification through psychological change that happens at this point rather than the physiological one.

One Ticket Please 2017 ( 7.3)

A documentary about a 78-year-old Indian woman in New York who is the world's most passionate theatergoer. Nicki Cochrane has been seeing a play every day for more than 25 years, acquiring free tickets using a variety of ingenious means.

Basic Elements 2021

The documentary explores the world of culture, nature and gastronomy through one chef's eyes across the marshlands of the Venetian Lagoon.

(para)site 2022

(para)site is an ongoing, multi-stranded artistic project by zack mennell. The project reflects on class, disability, queerness & ecology through the lens of zack’s experience. The (para)site works emerge through zack’s psychogeographic explorations of sites of industrial, working-class history, where they scavenge for materials and undertake strange performative actions. "I am not the water or the land. I am the sediment - the shit poisoning the river, I am the parasite washed from the shorelines into the depths."