Ansis Epners Trailers

Krustsolis Trailer (1981)

01 August 1981

About Māris Grīva, the coach of Dainis Kūla, the Olympic champion in javelin throwing, who trains young javelin throwers in Ventspils.

Echo Trailer (1983)

04 September 1983

Reflections on the moral values that develop in a person during school years. The author tells about his former school in Mazsalaca.

Latavio, or Life Nr. 2 Trailer (1997)

30 June 1997

An omnibus film consisting of ten parts, each directed by a different young director from the Latvian Academy of Culture.

I Am Latvian Trailer (1990)

01 January 1990

Film dedicated to Latvian refugees scattered around the world by World War II.

Four Search for a Million Trailer (1979)

01 January 1979

Four young men after university are sent to work as managers in a collective (kolkhoz). The film is about how these people try to achieve something better in the Soviet system.

Goodwill Games Trailer (1986)

31 December 1986

A dynamic, emotional film about sports and the fellowship of athletes from different countries, joining their forces in the fight for peace.

Last Reportage Trailer (1986)

26 November 1986

The Cage Trailer (1993)

01 January 1993

Edmunds Berzs is an architect who has achieved a comfortable life, but this causes him unease, so he decides to go to the country house where his mother lives.

Ibsen's Motif Trailer (1984)

01 September 1984

A meditation on Henrik Ibsen's plays "Brand" and "Peer Gynt".

Alive Trailer (1970)

01 January 1970

A history teacher returns to the scene with his students and reenacts what happened in 1941, when he was the only one of the 178 people sentenced to be shot who managed to escape and stay alive.

Tales Trailer (1976)

01 January 1976

A portrait of the prominent Latvian painter Maija Tabaka, showcasing her work process and life of artists from that time.

Male Games in the Open Air Trailer (1978)

13 July 1978

Relations of two sportsmen who often forget that they are not the only ones in the stadium.

Haemogram Trailer (1983)

01 September 1983

Patients under the influence of alcohol, doctors, blood, and Mozart’s Eine kleine Nachtmusik – there are mini-dramas taking place in a trauma center where intoxicated individuals are brought in.

Horse Play Trailer (1973)

21 March 1973

Reflections on human’s relationship with horses throughout the ages and their depiction in art are shown in parallel to the draft horse competition.

Latvia – My Home Trailer (1983)

01 January 1983

Intended for foreign viewers, the film explores Latvia’s history and present day, national traditions, culture, and nature, with the filmmakers traveling in a horse-drawn carriage.

Sergei Eisenstein. Foreword Trailer (1978)

26 June 1978

A documentary exploring the childhood of filmmaker Sergei Eisenstein in Riga, examining how the multicultural city and his early encounters with art shaped the future pioneer of Soviet cinema.

R-ī-g-a (Rīgas pārvalde astoņos gadsimtos) Trailer (2001)

27 January 2001

A journey through time and space, accompanied by a 17th century guide, presenting a colorful array of unique material – the symbols of Riga, historical buildings, city administration issues – creating a detailed overview of Riga's history through the centuries.

A House on the Wheels Trailer (1977)

14 February 1977

A playful narrative both above and below street level, focusing on the employees who maintain the underground communications of the city of Riga.

Komēta 2. Dzīve nr.2 Trailer (1997)

30 June 1997

Each one of us is like a comet - a piece of something big and beautiful, like a ball in motion! But in the life of a comet there are two great dares - the dare to separate from the rest of the mass and the dare to venture into the unknown.

The Belt of Lielvārde Trailer (1980)

01 January 1980

The film explores and attempts to decipher the complex ornaments encoded in the traditional folk costume accessory, Lielvārde’s belt, drawing parallels with ancient cultures in Japan, China, Egypt, and elsewhere.

Mihails Tāls. Pēc divdesmit gadiem Trailer (1980)

01 January 1980

A film about the outstanding chess player and world champion Mikhail Tal. The director, in collaboration with the cinematographer, has discovered a technique for showing not only the psychological portrait of the film's protagonist, but also the movement of his thoughts and the passage of time.

Sergei Eisenstein. Post Scriptum Trailer (1978)

01 January 1978

A reflective documentary on the life and legacy of Sergei Eisenstein, examining his films and the era in which he worked.

Conductors Trailer (1985)

01 June 1985

The 1985 Song Festival performance highlights the expressions of the chief conductors at various stages of the event, allowing us to experience the emotional nuances through the perfect combination of visuals and soundtrack, without any behind-the-scenes commentary.

Cilvēks no soliņa Trailer (2000)

01 May 2000

Architect Edgars Šēnbergs – a man from the park bench – in the park between the University of Latvia and the Freedom Monument with his books "Sensōrum" and other materials.

Confession Trailer (1973)

01 January 1973

The story of the famous Latvian basketball team "TTT" from the lips of the team's long-time captain.

Little Birds Trailer (1973)

01 January 1973

The daily life of the students at the Riga Choreography School consists of physically demanding training, where young people of various ages are working towards the goal of becoming professional dancers.

Farewell To Klaidonis Trailer (2001)

13 November 2001

"Klaidonis" has spent almost 15 years in Paris before returning home to Latvia. "Klaidonis" – that's the name of the barge, whose former owner is the Latvian Džeimss Krogzemis.

From Everest to Paradise Trailer (1998)

01 January 1998

The first of Ansis Epners’s films capturing his travels to different continents, including his climb to a 5000 m base camp of Everest and his visit to the Chitwan National Park on the Nepal-India border.

Sports Review, N. 3 Trailer (1969)

01 January 1969

Newsreel edition with stories about archery competition and marathons in running, cycling and car sports, using the form of personal narrative behind the scenes.

I Was Born in Riga Trailer (1995)

01 January 1995

An essayistic film about Ansis Epners’s family and his hometown of Riga, intertwining a broader perspective on Latvian history with his family’s story of deportation and key elements of Epners’s personality and creative work.

Go There, Bring It Trailer (1987)

01 January 1987

A look at mass physical education events, competitions and sports festivals in Latvia, such as orienteering, cycling, running and other activities with a special emphasis on integrated musical numbers.