My Family Tree
Sep 27, 2013 · 1h 14m
Director
Una CelmaOverview
A unique, engaging film that combines documentary footage with narrative cinema to tell the story of four generations of a Latvian family. Sixteen year-old student Jānis has been given an interesting homework assignment – to draw his family tree and explain it. The story of his family begins with his great-great-grandfather who burned down the manors of German landowners during the 1905 revolution. My Family Tree takes us on a journey to various countries and political regimes, showing Jānis’ ancestors to be people of diverse fates and life stories. A rich Latvian trader, a red rifleman loyal to Lenin, a carpenter with the KGB and war refugees in Sweden are only a few branches on his family tree, and the boy has heard something unusual and unforgettable about each and every one of these people.
Cast of My Family Tree
Crew of My Family Tree
About My Family Tree
What is My Family Tree about?
A unique, engaging film that combines documentary footage with narrative cinema to tell the story of four generations of a Latvian family. Sixteen year-old student Jānis has been given an interesting homework assignment – to draw his family tree and explain it. The story of his family begins with his great-great-grandfather who burned down the manors of German landowners during the 1905…
When was My Family Tree released?
My Family Tree was released on September 27, 2013.
How long is My Family Tree?
My Family Tree runs 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).
Who directed My Family Tree?
My Family Tree was directed by Una Celma.
Who is in the cast of My Family Tree?
The cast of My Family Tree includes Harijs Spanovskis, Andris Berzins, Inita Dzelme, Artūrs Dīcis and Edgars Petkevičs.