Igarka, Hope and Butterfly
Originally released in 2008. Igarka, Hope and Butterfly is a documentary/history film. directed by Dzintra Geka-Vaska. At just 52 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
In 1941 almost 4,000 children under the age of 16 were deported from Latvia to Siberia. Some returned to Latvia, many perished, and many were left in exile, where they had their own children. Nadežda Āriņa and Anatolijs Taurenis were born in the 1950s in permanently frozen Igarka in Siberia. Their mothers had been childhood friends in Latvia before their deportation. Nadja returned to Latvia where she now sells souvenirs, but for Taurenis Latvia is still a dream. In 2007, Nadežda heads to Igarka to visit Taurenis.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- LV
Production Companies
- Sibīrijas bērni
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Igarka, Hope and Butterfly about?
In 1941 almost 4,000 children under the age of 16 were deported from Latvia to Siberia. Some returned to Latvia, many perished, and many were left in exile, where they had their own children. Nade...
Who directed Igarka, Hope and Butterfly?
Igarka, Hope and Butterfly was directed by Dzintra Geka-Vaska.
How long is Igarka, Hope and Butterfly?
Igarka, Hope and Butterfly has a runtime of 0 hours and 52 minutes (52 minutes total).
When was Igarka, Hope and Butterfly released?
Igarka, Hope and Butterfly was released on August 23, 2008 in theaters.