In The Land That Sings

Directed by Māris Martinsons

With Andris Bulis, Ainārs Ančevskis, Marta Jančevska, Priit Pius and Vilis Daudziņš

In 1873, brave men known as the New Latvians held the first-ever Latvian song festival under the watchful eye of oppressive censorship. This massive celebration, featuring 1,003 singers – both men and women – changed the course of the nation’s history. It stands as a unique example of non-violent resistance in the fight for freedom against imperialism, led by Latvia’s entrepreneurs, writers, publicists and ordinary villagers.