Survival Film “Survival Experts” Sets October Premiere Date in Latvia
According to studio Baltic Pine Films, the family adventure film “Survival Experts” (known in Latvian as “Izdzīvošanas skola“) will debut in Latvian cinemas on October 8, with advance tickets going on sale starting August 20. Directed by Pāvels Gumennikovs, the project captures a 1990s setting in Latvia and follows two sisters thrust into an unexpected wilderness trial.
Plot Details and Cast of “Survival Experts”
The story follows a rebellious teenager named Eva and her younger sister, Alise, as they journey deep into a mysterious forest following the trail of a legendary survival expert named Tiger Martindale, according to production details from Baltic Pine Films. The sisters are portrayed by young actresses Marlēna Sniega and Hanna Bīlmane-Ozoliņa. Sniega recently appeared in “The Chronology of Water,” directed by Kristen Stewart and screened at the Cannes Film Festival. Additional cast members include Imants Strads, Gints Grāvelis, Agnese Budovska, Ivars Auziņš, Mārtiņš Kalniņš, Polina Černenoka, Kristens Tomass Ozoliņš, Milda Gecaitė, and Andrius Paulavičius.
Did you know? “Survival Experts” became the first Latvian film project to receive a co-production development award from the Council of Europe’s Eurimages fund, as reported by Baltic Pine Films.
Production Background and International Support
Filming for the project took place across roughly 25 locations, primarily in Riga, Līgatne, Liepāja, and surrounding areas in Latvia, alongside several sets in Lithuania. The production involved over 200 actors and extras, utilizing Gatis Grīnbergs as the cinematographer, while Sergejs Serpuhovs produced the movie through Baltic Pine Films.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the release date for “Survival Experts”?
The film premieres on October 8 at Forum Cinemas, and opens in theaters across Latvia starting October 9, with advance tickets available from August 20.
Who directed the film?
The family adventure film was directed by Pāvels Gumennikovs and produced by Sergejs Serpuhovs.
Where was the movie filmed?
Production utilized around 25 locations, spanning Riga, Līgatne, Liepāja, and nearby regions in Latvia, as well as sites in Lithuania.
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