The Wounded Rider

Overview

In two monumental symbols of the national awareness sculptor Kārlis Zāle has immortalized his vision about the state of Latvia. Freedom Monument is the statement of the sculptor’s love for his native country. Kārlis Zāle with his characteristic monumental touch sees life in large and powerful lines; the same way he perceives also sculpture that requires much vital force and daring. The full-length documentary “The Wounded Rider” is based on facts from the life of the sculptor Kārlis Zāle and documents on the construction of the Freedom Monument, providing insight in the political and social scene of the age and presenting outstanding figures in the culture and art together with the ideals of that time.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

October 27, 2017

Original language

Latvian

Countries

Latvia

Production

Kinolats

Cast

Imants Strads,Dārta Daneviča,Lauris Subatnieks,Ģirts Liuziniks,Ieva Aleksandrova,Dainis Gaidelis

Director

Ilona Brūvere

Writer

Ilona Brūvere,Ingrīda Burāne

Producer

Ilona Brūvere

Cinematography

Elīna Bandēna

Music

Ēriks Ešenvalds

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt7453542