Jelgava '94
"Stay brutal"
Originally released in 2019. Jelgava '94 is a drama film. directed by Jānis Ābele. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Matīss Barons, Alekss Tauriņš, and Endijs Žuks
Synopsis
Film takes us deep inside the world of Latvian teenagers in 90s: combining the intimate diary of a teenager Jānis trying to find himself by joining a subculture, as well as a skillful, detailed and almost documentary-like depiction of the beginnings of the second independence of Latvia. “Jelgava ’94” is a portrait of a generation in the 1990s who are searching for their own identity and are fans of alternative culture. This is a touching story about us as youngsters, when everybody is against the whole world and tries not to become “one of them”. But can one keep the promise? The story is based on the best seller by Jānis Joņevs set in the 1994 in the Latvian city of Jelgava.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 17, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (11 votes)
Language
LV
Original language
Country
Latvia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- LV
Production Companies
- Juris Podnieks Studio
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jelgava '94 about?
Film takes us deep inside the world of Latvian teenagers in 90s: combining the intimate diary of a teenager Jānis trying to find himself by joining a subculture, as well as a skillful, detailed an...
Who directed Jelgava '94?
Jelgava '94 was directed by Jānis Ābele.
How long is Jelgava '94?
Jelgava '94 has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Jelgava '94 released?
Jelgava '94 was released on September 17, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Jelgava '94?
The main cast of Jelgava '94 includes Matīss Barons, Alekss Tauriņš, Endijs Žuks, Elizabete Zviedre, Kaspars Aniņš.