Filmed in several seasons – spring, summer and autumn – Elsa Gauja’s new acting film was made in 24 shooting days. The film is the heartfelt story of two elderly people, Ernest and Alvina: Alzheimer’s disease enters their daily lives unexpectedly, but their long-cherished dream of taking a romantic trip to Italy proves stronger than that.
“Filming was a beautiful, difficult and touching process,” admitted director Elsa Gauja, for whom the idea for the film came from a personal experience in her family. “Finally we managed to fulfill the dream of the characters in the film: a trip to Rome. I can’t wait for the editing to finish and for us to see the film on the big screen! I am extremely grateful to Indra Burkovska, Jānis Jarān and the rest of the actors and the film crew for the work and patience it took to make the film happen. This film is a film of the heart.”
Actor Jānis Jarāns shared his feelings: “Many people use the term ‘coincidence’, but for me it’s God’s will – this time he sent the young, talented and lovely director Elza Gauja into my life, and she gave me asked to participate in a film in which dementia appears. A very relevant topic, which is not talked about much these days. After watching the film, one should seriously think about one’s brothers and sisters, in general – about elderly comrades … Thanks to all the film crew for the charming summer and spring shooting in Rome… And, of course, a sweet thank you to my colleagues – director Elsa Gauja and my charming partner, wife Indra Burkovska. brothers and sisters, may peace be in their hearts and eyes!”
Indra Burkovski, who played the role of Alvina, added, “The story of Elsa Gauja’s film reminds us of the value of our life and the beauty of a life where you can make your dreams come true. You just have to really want it. we know our destiny, but I believe the movie will make you believe in love. The time of shooting the movie was very interesting and unforgettable, the crew was charming. While shooting the post office scenes, I remembered the my school days in Kuldīga, because my mother was a postman for many years and I went to help her. Now, when it’s time for modern communications, it’s hard to imagine what it was like to wait for the postman at that time.”
The script of the film was written jointly by playwright Elizabete Lukšo-Ražinska (series “Tutas lijes”, “Emi un Rū”, “Ukulele” etc.) and director Elza Gauja, who debuted with two feature films last year – the documentary “Tikmēr Lucavsala” and the comedy “Mom” is still smiling”. The cinematographer of the film is the expert Aleksandrs Grebnevs, the artist Ieva Kauliņa, the costume designer Kabish.
The film is produced by the “Picture House” studio in cooperation with the Latvian Academy of Culture and the “Riverbed” film studio. The producers of the film are Uģis Riekstiņš, Marta Šleiere, Elza Gauja and Andris Gauja. The film is expected to reach audiences in the fall of 2023.
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