The Chronicles of Melanie (2016)
2h 4m
Running Time
November 1, 2016Release Date
The Chronicles of Melanie (2016)
2h 4m
Running Time
November 1, 2016Release Date
Network & Production Companies
Plot.
The 14th of June 1941, Soviet-occupied Latvia: Without warning, the authorities break into the house of Melanie and her husband Aleksandr and force them to leave everything behind. Together with more than 15 000 Latvians, Melanie and her son get deported to Siberia. In her fight against cold, famine and cruelty, she only gains new strength through the letters she writes to Aleksandr, full of hope for a free Latvia and a better tomorrow.
Where to Watch.
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This Movie Is About.
Cast & Crew.
Sabine Timoteo
Melanie
Ivars Krasts
Aleksandrs
Erwin Leder
Jakob
Guna Zariņa
Katrina
Maija Doveika
Vilma
Viktor Nemets
Ampalov
Lilita Ozoliņa
deported woman
Baiba Broka
Anna
Edvīns Mekšs
Andrejs
Kirils Zaicevs
Lieutenant of the NKVD troops
Astrīda Kairiša
Melanie's Mother
Evija Rudzīte
Biruta
Viesturs Kairišs
Director
Ģirts Krūmiņš
Kārlis
Evija Martinsone
Evija Martinsone
Klaus Heydemann
Co-Producer
Media.
Details.
Release DateNovember 1, 2016
Original NameMelānijas hronika
StatusReleased
Running Time2h 4m
Budget$800,000
Genres
Wiki.
The Chronicles of Melanie (Latvian: Melānijas hronika) is a 2016 Latvian biographical drama film directed by Viesturs Kairišs, starring Sabine Timoteo. The film is based on the real life of Melānija Vanaga. It was produced by Latvia's Mistrus Media and co-produced by the Czech Republic's 8Heads Productions and Finland's Inland Film Company.Two weeks after its domestic release on November 1 the film was watched by 35,000 people, making it the most-watched Latvian film of 2016.