SILVER

[MANA BRĪVĪBA]
The free-spirited Alicija (Ērika Eglija-Grāvele) is a recently married young woman committed to social justice in '80s Latvia. A charismatic speaker, she soon finds herself at the forefront of the Lativian Popular Front, fighting for independence from the USSR. Polish born Alicija first rallies the Poles and then other ethnic minorities to gain traction for the movement. But as her star rises, she'll begin to question those close to her, even her beloved husband who might have ties to the KGB. Roughly based on the life of journalist and activist Ita Kozakeviča, filmmaker Ilze Kunga-Melgaile's feature debut roots historical events in a contemporary perspective, and features a strong-willed performance by Eglija-Grāvele as a woman dedicated to the cause. Official Selection, 2023 Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival. DIR Ilze Kunga-Melgaile; SCR Anna Kalina, Inga Rozentale; PROD Aija Berzina. Latvia/Lithuania, 2023, color, 106 min. In Latvian, Russian and Polish with English subtitles. NOT RATED

No AFI Member passes accepted.