My Mother's Farm (2008)

My Mother's Farm

2008

Documentary

Synopsis

For the post-war generation in Latvia, the dream of the “good old days” became a significant part of the process of regaining independence. The dream of restoring the countryside to the way it was during the first independence is only now seen by most as naïve and unreal. Six episodes that reflect the historical development in the nation parallel to the fate of the director’s mother are used to explore the effects of political order on everyday lives. Though she is now leaving the countryside, the process of moving her life provides a visual stimulus for memories.

Credits

Director

Ilze Burkovska-Jacobsen

Crew

Agris Birzulis (Director of Photography)

Harijs Beķeris (Director of Photography)

Ilze Burkovska-Jacobsen (Director of Photography)

Trond Jacobsen (Director of Photography)

Viktors Grībermans (Director of Photography)

Ilze Burkovska-Jacobsen (Editor)

Trond Jacobsen (Editor)

Rasa Belova (Music)