According to film representatives, the feature film “Uļa,” directed by Viesturs Kairišs, will premiere in cinemas across Latvia starting September 16, following its international debut in the “Un Certain Regard” program at the Cannes Film Festival and its submission for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film (“Oskars”).
Special Screenings and Creative Team Q&A Sessions
As the film reaches audiences across Latvia, multiple cities will host special screenings where viewers can watch the movie and meet the creative team, according to film representatives. Attendees will hear behind-the-scenes stories and learn about the production process, script development, and working with actors.
According to the screening schedule provided by the film’s representatives, events take place on the following dates and locations:
- Riga: September 16 at Forum Cinemas (18.00 and 18.45) and Splendid Palace (18.00 and 20.45); September 19 at Apollo Kino Rīga Plaza (17.00).
- Cēsis: September 18 at Concert Hall “Cēsis” (18.30).
Valmiera: September 18 at Kino Gaisma (18.15).
- Rēzekne: September 20 at Rēzekne GORS (16.00).
- Viļāni: September 20 at Viļāni Cultural House (20.00).
- Daugavpils: September 21 at Daugavpils Palace of Culture (18.30).
- Tukums: September 27 at Tukums City Cultural House (16.00).
Production Background and International Collaboration
“Uļa” is a co-production involving Latvia, Estonia, Poland, and Lithuania, produced by Ego Media in cooperation with Allfilm, Staron Film, and Tremora, with ACME Film serving as the Latvian distributor, according to film representatives. The screenplay was written by Kārlis Arnolds Avots, Līvija Ulmane, and Andris Feldmanis. Guntis Trekteris serves as the producer, Wojciech Staroń is the cinematographer, and Ieva Jurjāne managed the artistic design.
Kārlis Arnolds Avots contributed significantly to the project as a co-creator of the initial idea, a co-writer of the screenplay, and the lead actor, engaging in the production from the initial concept to bringing the story to the screen, according to representatives.
Did you know? “Uļa” was selected for the “Un Certain Regard” program at the Cannes Film Festival before its domestic theatrical release in Latvia.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does “Uļa” open in Latvian cinemas?
According to film representatives, the film opens in cinemas across Latvia on September 16.
Where can viewers meet the cast and crew?
Special screenings featuring the creative team are scheduled in Riga, Cēsis, Valmiera, Rēzekne, Viļāni, Daugavpils, and Tukums through September 27.
Who wrote and starred in the film?
According to film representatives, the screenplay was co-written by Kārlis Arnolds Avots, Līvija Ulmane, and Andris Feldmanis, with Avots also starring in the lead role.
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