“With no doubt we can say that this is the biggest epic movie made in Latvia,” producer Kristians Alhimionoks from Platforma Filma told FNE. “We had more than 100 actors in fight and stunt scenes, all set in medieval times”, Alhimionoks also said. The film was shot in 90% at Cinevilla Studios.
The script co-written by Aigars Grauba together with British novelist Max Kinnings is based on an old legend set in the 13th century. On his deathbed, the reigning king bestows power to an unexpected heir (Edvin Erre), who must find strength within himself to unite his people against violent crusades which threaten their freedom.
The National Film Centre of Latvia contributed with 1 m EUR to the budget of 3 m EUR, and the rest came from Platforma Filma and sponsors.
The film was shot from 2014 to 2017 and is set to be domestically released by Latvian Theatrical Distribution on 17 January 2018. German rights have already been bought by Ascot Elite Entertainment. No sales agent is attached to the project yet.
Production Information:
Platforma Filma
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Credits:
Director: Aigars Grauba
Scriptwriters: Aigars Grauba, Max Kinnings
DoP: Valdis Celmiņš
Cast: Edvin Endre, Dainis Grūbe, James Blurr, Aiste Diržiūte
