Baltu Ciltis

May 16 2018 N/A 1h 43m

Documentary, Drama, History

DocuDrama about 13th century pre-Christian culture. Danish spy Lars enters the tribal lands of the Baltic peoples, where he takes part in religious rites, cruel forays, gets high during the Summer Solstice, becomes slave to the Couronians and even fights the crusaders. Who were the last pagans of Europe and how did they live? It is a unique trip into the textures of the past and into the unknown lands of the Baltic Tribes.

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Plot

"The Baltic Tribes" is a story about the last pagans of Europe. Together with the main character, Danish spy Lars, you will experience the 13th century pagan life, taking part in religious rites and cruel forays, getting high during the summer solstice, becoming the slave of Cours and finally - fighting the crusaders in the Battle of Saule. The docudrama overthrows the myths of the Baltic people as just peaceful farmers, and questions, how little we know about the blood that runs in our veins.

Written by

Raitis Abele, Guntis Berelis, Toms Kencis

Directed by

Lauris Abele, Raitis Abele

Cast

Kaspars Anins, Kristaps Bedritis, Lauma Balode

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Production Countries

Latvia

Production Companies

Arkana Studio, Tritone Studios

Languages

English, Latviešu

Awards

1 win & 3 nominations

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607

Average Rating

7 out of 10

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