In 1873, brave men known as the New Latvians held the first-ever Latvian song festival under the watchful eye of oppressive censorship. This massive celebration, featuring 1,003 singers – both men and women – changed the course of the nation’s history. It stands as a unique example of non-violent resistance in the fight for freedom against imperialism, led by Latvia’s entrepreneurs, writers, publicists and ordinary villagers.
Māris Martinsons | Director |
Māris Martinsons | Writer |
Dainis Īvāns | Writer |
Jēkabs Jančevskis | Music |
Jānis Jurkovskis | Director of Photography |
Katrina Liepa | Costume Design |
Aija Beata Rjabovska | Makeup Artist |
Mārtiņš Kalseris | Production Design |
Linda Krūkle | Producer |
Kalvis Kulačkovskis | Focus Puller |