Re: Latvians Joining the Army
30 min
Available until 14/01/2030
20/01/2026
When Russia invaded Ukraine, the echoes reached Latvia, a country sharing a border with Russia and grim memories of Soviet occupation. Ordinary civilians are now preparing for war by volunteering for the Latvian National Guard in large numbers. ARTE Re: followed an artist, a sports journalist, an industrial climber, and a catholic priest as they join up. Through their training, routines, and personal reflections, the film observes how people are adapting to a new sense of responsibility in a country where the future feels anything but certain.
Author
Agita Cāne-Ķīle
Iveta Lepeško
Zane Ozoliņa
Image
Raivo Freimanis, Edgars Bite, Jānis Verdens
Editing
Māris Martušs
Production
Latvian Public Service Media
Producer
Elīna Grēbere
Sound
Melisa Votinova, Irita Vasariņa
Country
Latvia
Year
2025
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