Movie Details
Original Language:Latvian
Production Companies:Kaupo Filma, Look Films, ARTE
The Monument
26 minDocumentary
Viesturs Kairišs’ 2004 documentary The Monument investigates the interpretation of Riga’s Soviet Second World War memorial in the post-Soviet era. The "Victory Monument" was established by the Soviets to celebrate freeing Latvia from Nazi Germany. However, for Latvians, this didn't mean "freedom", it meant the beginning of another occupation of their country - this time, by Soviet Union.
DirectorViesturs Kairišs
WriterViesturs Kairišs