According to the Rothko Museum, the Riga International Short Film Festival 2ANNAS is bringing its traveling program “Īsais latvietis #3” to the museum’s concert hall on September 27 at 16.00, showcasing the latest Latvian cinematic works that competed for the title of “Labākā Baltijas īsfilma” in 2026. The screening offers audiences a look at personal stories, visions, dreams, and memories capturing what matters to contemporary Latvian directors, with free admission for all attendees.
Festival Tour Brings 2026 Competition Works to Daugavpils
The 2ANNAS tour serves as an annual initiative designed to bring outstanding domestic and international short films to various regional cities across Latvia to improve cinema accessibility. Marking its 30th time in 2026, the festival showcases original, innovative, and socially active short and mid-length films.
Featured Films and Unique Director Visions in the 2ANNAS Lineup
According to festival programming details, the lineup features seven distinct cinematic works exploring diverse themes. Ildze Felsberge’s film “Kur saulīte nakti guļ” follows office employees in a drab building who turn to strange rituals as challenges mount. Meanwhile, Reiņa Ubeļa’s “No No Place Hotel” centers on a once-modern city center hotel abruptly and permanently shut down after authorities reviewed a 12-minute surveillance camera recording. In Andra Gaujas’s “Vērošanas mākslā,” astronomers and slime mold researchers peer through telescopes and microscopes to investigate seemingly incomparable worlds.
Additional works in the program include Ieva Ozoliņa’s “Omamma,” described by organizers as a love letter to grandmothers that highlights the humor and lighthearted perspective of an 88-year-old woman named Aina. Andrejs Brivulis directs “Tīrība,” which follows an office worker whose casual homosexual encounters turn severe when he connects with a man suffering from deep depression and alcoholism. Līva Polkmane captures the modern intersection of automation and daily life in “Ielāde,” exploring a society learning to coexist with robotics and artificial intelligence. Finally, Arnis Kalniņš presents “Vērotājs,” featuring the director observing his photographer father while the latter digs a grave and hums a childhood tune.
Did You Know?
The Riga International Short Film Festival 2ANNAS reaches its milestone 30th time in 2026, continuing its mission to deliver challenging and innovative cinematic storytelling to audiences outside the capital through its regional tour initiatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the screening taking place?
According to the Rothko Museum, the screening happens on September 27 at 16.00 in the museum’s concert hall.
How much do tickets cost for the festival event?
Admission to the “Īsais latvietis #3” screening at the Rothko Museum is completely free of charge.
What can attendees expect beyond watching the films?
Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the festival organizers, ask questions, and discuss the screened works following the presentation.
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