Near the end of the Second World War, when it became clear that Latvia would be re-invaded by the Soviet Army, some 150,000 of its citizens fled to Germany as refugees. Among them were farmers, businessmen, government officials, intellectuals and ordinary folks who had already experienced the dreadful Year of Terror. Almost one million people from Eastern Europe sought escape from the Soviet regime. The Latvians, who became DPs (displaced persons), tried to create a “little Latvia” within the confines of the refugee camps. This film follows the fates of their children.
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Dzintra Geka-Vaska Director · Pēteris Vasks Composer Aivars Lubānietis Cinematographer
First release March 15, 2015 · Produced in Latvia · Original title Dieva putniņi
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Original title
Dieva putniņi
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Latvian
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Latvia · March 15, 2015
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