- “Defenders of Riga” (2007) – Directed by Aigars Grauba, this historical war film depicts the events of the Latvian War of Independence in 1919. Although it primarily focuses on the conflict rather than the country itself, it showcases the struggle for independence in Latvia.
- “The Chronicles of Melanie” (2016) – Directed by Viesturs Kairišs, this biographical drama tells the story of a Latvian woman named Melānija Vanaga, who survived deportation to Siberia during the Soviet era. The film provides a glimpse into Latvia’s history and the hardships faced by its people.
- “Blowback” (2000) – While not entirely set in Latvia, this action-thriller film follows an FBI agent who investigates a murder case that takes him from the United States to Latvia. This film showcases some Latvian landscapes and architecture.
- “Dying in Berlin” (2009) – Directed by Māris Martinsons, this Latvian-German noir thriller takes place in both Germany and Latvia. The film follows a Latvian immigrant in Berlin who discovers a conspiracy surrounding his father’s death.
- “Homo Novus” (2018) – Set in Riga during the 1930s, this Latvian romantic comedy centres around a young journalist who falls in love with a theatre actress. The film showcases the atmosphere and cultural nuances of early 20th-century Latvia.
- “Bloodlands: Europe Between Hitler and Stalin” by Timothy Snyder: While not a novel, this book provides a detailed account of the atrocities committed in the region, including Latvia, during World War II and the Soviet era.
- “The Dog” by Kersti Kaljulaid: A novel that explores the journey of a dog named Hektor as he navigates through the changing social and political landscapes of Latvia.
- “Two Green Otters” by Andrew Scanne: This novel follows the lives of two brothers as they grow up in Latvia during the Soviet era, offering a glimpse into the challenges faced by Latvian families during that time.
- “Insomnia” by Jānis Erenštreits: Set in Riga, Latvia, this novel chronicles the life of Kostas, a young man plagued by memories and dreams as he navigates the complexities of love, identity, and the consequences of war.
- “The Sasha Naiman Series” by N.R. Bordas: This series of crime thrillers takes place in Riga, Latvia, following the investigations of Sasha Naiman, a police inspector caught in a web of corruption, murder, and political conspiracy.
WANDERLIST: Latvia in books and on film
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