More Than a Dance
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In the heart of Toronto’s vibrant multicultural landscape, a dedicated group of Canadian Latvian immigrants comes together to preserve the traditions of their ancestors through the art of folk dance. Known as 'Daugaviņa,' this close-knit community of dancers spans multiple generations, each member driven by a shared passion for their cultural heritage. As they prepare for the journey of a lifetime—to perform at the 150th Latvian Nationwide Song and Dance Festival in Riga, Latvia—they are not just rehearsing steps, but reconnecting with the rhythms of their roots. The festival, one of the largest such events in the world, drawing almost three times more participants than the Olympic Games, represents a homecoming for many, and a chance to immerse themselves in the culture their forebears cherished.
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Pauls Dombrovskis Director · Reinis Aristovs Cinematographer Toms Krauklis Editor
Budget $40K · First release November 26, 2024 · Produced in Latvia
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Budget
$40,000
Production
KULTFILMA
Production
Latvia
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Original title
Vairāk kā deja
Original language
Latvian
Spoken on screen
English · Latvian
Release dates
Norway · November 26, 2024
Premiere · Baltic Film Days
Latvia · March 14, 2025
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
Latvia
May 4, 2025 · Digital · LMT Viedtelevīzija
United Kingdom
November 28, 2024 · Premiere · London Baltic Film Festival
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