The National Touch
Originally released in 2014. The National Touch is a documentary film. directed by Ivo Briedis. At just 52 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
After the fall of the Soviet Union large numbers of immigrants from the East stayed in Latvia for good, Latvians simply call them “Russians”. Over 20 years of independence later mutual suspicion and bias are still there in the most part of the local community. Therefore, a Latvian director involves an independent Russian speaking Norwegian colleague in helping him understand Latvian “Russians” and coming up with an integration plan. But soon enough it becomes clear that only Latvians themselves can manage the challenge. And so begins director’s journey away from the division “us / them”.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- LV
Production Companies
- VFS Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The National Touch about?
After the fall of the Soviet Union large numbers of immigrants from the East stayed in Latvia for good, Latvians simply call them “Russians”. Over 20 years of independence later mutual suspicio...
Who directed The National Touch?
The National Touch was directed by Ivo Briedis.
How long is The National Touch?
The National Touch has a runtime of 0 hours and 52 minutes (52 minutes total).
When was The National Touch released?
The National Touch was released on February 15, 2014 in theaters.