The Curonians
Originally released in 2015. The Curonians is a documentary film. directed by Raitis Ābele. At just 26 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Curonians is a historical documentary about one of the ancient Baltic tribes. The Curonians lived in the western parts of modern-day Latvia from the 5th until the 16th century. They eventually merged with other Baltic peoples to form the Latvian nation. The docu-mentary utilizes reenacted scenes, interviews with known historians and 3D animation to tell the story of this brave warrior tribe. They were feared even by their Scandinavian neighbors and remained one of the last remaining pagan tribes in Europe. Evidence of Curonian rituals can be found as late as the 19th century. The film offers a brief insight into their lives, culture, customs and beliefs. It tells about their moments of strength, victory and also their defeats.
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- LV
Production Companies
- Tritone Studio
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Curonians about?
Curonians is a historical documentary about one of the ancient Baltic tribes. The Curonians lived in the western parts of modern-day Latvia from the 5th until the 16th century. They eventually merg...
Who directed The Curonians?
The Curonians was directed by Raitis Ābele.
How long is The Curonians?
The Curonians has a runtime of 0 hours and 26 minutes (26 minutes total).
When was The Curonians released?
The Curonians was released on March 10, 2015 in theaters.