International Intrigue and Organ Music: ”cildenie” Premieres in Latvia
A new film, “Cildenie,” directed by Juris Kursieš, premiered in Latvia on November 15th, captivating audiences with its compelling story of international intrigue and unexpected revelations. The film stars Latvian actor Juris Žagars and internationally acclaimed German actress Johanna Wokalek.
The movie centers around Anna, a world-renowned German organist, and her husband Andri, a powerful executive at a Latvian state-owned company. Their lives take a dramatic turn when a corruption scandal threatens to unravel everything. The film masterfully explores the clash of cultures and perspectives between Western and Eastern Europe, highlighting the differences between the worlds of art and business.
The production itself is a testament to international collaboration, boasting a crew from Latvia, Estonia, Germany, Switzerland, Finland, and Greece. The film’s editor, Jorgoss Mavropsaridis, a Greek filmmaker known for his work on projects like “Poor Creatures” (2023), “The Favorite” (2018), and “The Killing of a Sacred Deer” (2017), brought his expertise to Kursieš’s vision.
adding another layer of authenticity, award-winning Latvian organist Iveta Apkalna served as a consultant and even trained Wokalek in organ performance. Apkalna’s expertise extended to the film’s soundtrack, providing support for particularly challenging passages. While Wokalek impressively mastered the musical pieces featured in the film,Apkalna’s assistance ensured the highest level of musical accuracy.
The film leaves viewers pondering the consequences of the corruption scandal. Will Anna and Andri weather the storm? What secrets will be revealed? “Cildenie” promises a captivating cinematic experience, exploring complex themes with a compelling narrative and stunning performances.
For those interested in experiencing this unique blend of international drama and musical artistry, “Cildenie” is available on LMT Smart TV.
“Cildenie” is a new film directed by Juris Kursieš that premiered in Latvia on November 15th. [[1]], [[2]], [[3]] The film stars Latvian actor Juris Žagars and internationally acclaimed German actress Johanna Wokalek.
[[1]] It tells the story of Anna, a world-renowned German organist, and her husband Andri, a powerful executive at a Latvian state-owned company, whose lives are turned upside down by a corruption scandal. {{1}}
The film explores the clash of cultures between Western and Eastern Europe, highlighting the differences between the worlds of art and business.{{1}} “Cildenie” is a product of international collaboration, with a crew from Latvia, Estonia, Germany, Switzerland, Finland, and Greece.{{1}}
the film’s editor, Jorgoss Mavropsaridis, is a Greek filmmaker known for his work on projects like “Poor Creatures,” “The Favorite,” and “The Killing of a Sacred Deer.” {{1}} Award-winning Latvian organist Iveta Apkalna served as a consultant and trained wokalek in organ performance,ensuring the musical accuracy of the film. {{1}} The article leaves viewers pondering the consequences of the corruption scandal and what secrets will be revealed. {{1}}
