The Monument (2004)

Viesturs Kairišs’ 2004 documentary The Monument investigates the interpretation of Riga’s Soviet Second World War memorial in the post-Soviet era. The "Victory Monument" was established by the Soviets to celebrate freeing Latvia from Nazi Germany. However, for Latvians, this didn't mean "freedom", it meant the beginning of another occupation of their country - this time, by Soviet Union.

Released Nov. 11, 2004 26 min None+

Genres: Documentary, Short

Keywords: mdblist.imdb-short

Production Companies: Kaupo Filma, Look Films, ARTE

Country: Latvia
Production Country: Latvia
Languages: Russian, Latvian