MARIA’S SILENCE

09.04.2025

Latvia, 2024, 104’

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  • Director: Dāvis Sīmanis
  • Screenplay: Dāvis Sīmanis, Magali Negroni, Tabita Rudzāte
  • Cinematography: Andrejs Rudzāts
  • Editing: Ieva Veiverytė
  • Music: Paulius Kilbauskas, Justinas Štaras
  • Production: Mistrus Media, Broom Films
  • Cast: Olga Šepicka-Slapjuma, Artūrs Skrastiņš, Vilis Daudziņš, Inese Kučinska, Ģirts Ķesteris
  • 2025 Latvian National FF; Best Film, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor
  • 2024 Berlin International FF; Prize of the Ecumenical Jury
Recap

The story of Maria Leiko - a famous actress who, late in her career, must decide between fame and love for her grandchild, between her ideals and the lies of Stalin's totalitarian regime.

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Dāvis Sīmanis

Dāvis Sīmanis is one of the most internationally acknowledged Latvian filmmakers who has directed numerous documentary and feature films. His films have been selected for and won awards at many prominent festivals around the world.

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