Pieviltie
Originally released in 1961. Pieviltie is a drama film. directed by Ada Neretniece. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Eduards Pavuls, Valdemārs Zandbergs, and Astrīda Kairiša
Synopsis
After becoming a teacher, Janis Lazdan returns to his native village in Latgale. In Novie Gudani, he sees black cassocks everywhere. Nuns sit at the bedside of his sick mother. The girl he loves, Lienite, is dressed in the black habit of a novice. Anton, Janis' childhood friend, has become a priest. A struggle begins between Janis and Anton, a subtle psychologist, over Andris, a sickly boy who is extremely impressionable and gifted. Janis understands that the power of the church lies in the indifference of non-believers. He believes in his own strength and love for his loved ones.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 20, 1961
64 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
9.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
LV
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- LV
Production Companies
- Rīgas kinostudija
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pieviltie about?
After becoming a teacher, Janis Lazdan returns to his native village in Latgale. In Novie Gudani, he sees black cassocks everywhere. Nuns sit at the bedside of his sick mother. The girl he loves, L...
Who directed Pieviltie?
Pieviltie was directed by Ada Neretniece.
How long is Pieviltie?
Pieviltie has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Pieviltie released?
Pieviltie was released on November 20, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pieviltie?
The main cast of Pieviltie includes Eduards Pavuls, Valdemārs Zandbergs, Astrīda Kairiša, Velta Līne, Alfreds Videnieks.