The High Song
Filmed largely in close-up, this documentary records a woman giving birth while her husband remains at her side. The camera concentrates on her face throughout labor, briefly revealing the moment of the child’s arrival before the newborn is placed in her arms.
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Herz Frank Director · Andrejs Viesturs Seleckis Cinematographer Maija Selecka Editor
First release January 10, 1989 · Produced in Russia · Original title Augstā dziesma
Production
Rīgas kinostudija
Production
Russia
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Languages
Original title
Augstā dziesma
Original language
Latvian
Spoken on screen
Latvian
Release dates
Russia · January 10, 1989
Limited theatrical · Premiere in Riga
No release date listed for United States.
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