Vadātājs
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'Vadātājs' is an ancient Latvian mythological creature that leads people to Nowhere. As Latvia has been declared the most superstitious country in the EU, it is important to understand – what do we believe in? Three young filmmakers – a director, cinematographer and sound girl – question if Latvia is a lost country and if a Vadātājs has achieved enormous power by leading Latvian society into confusion. A search for a contemporary Vadātājs*, and the understanding of the origins of confusion within people in the 21st century.
Status: Released
Released Date: 2013-11-16
Runtime: 26 mins
Director: Dāvis Kaņepe
Writer: Dāvis Kaņepe
Spoken language:
Genres: Documentary
Original title: Vadātājs
Production Companies: Mistrus Media, Latvijas Televizija
Production Countries: Latvia
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