Latvian Retrospective: Vladimir Leschiov

Vladimir Leschiov’s work is an intimate look into latvian day-to-day life, fluctuating between poetic realism and sensory memory. His films are an exercise on identity and time preservation, through a contemplative and profoundly human look.

Latvian Restrospective: Animated Shorts #1

This retrospective screening of animated shorts gathers historical films of latvian animation from the 1960/70s, that reflect a strong poetic and experimental tradition of baltic animation cinema.

Latvian Retrospective: Animated Shorts #2

This screening dedicated to contemporary latvian animation gathers remarkable films from different generations and styles. From poetic narratives to dark and experimental approaches, these films explore identity, memory, dark humor and social critique.

Latvian Retrospective: Animated Shorts #3

The most recent Latvian animation reveals new authorial perspectives, exploring human relationships, technology, mythology, and modern concerns, with bold visual languages that confirm the vitality and international relevance of current Latvian animation.

Latvian Retrospective: Away

Latvian Retrospective: Flow

Latvian Retrospective: Rocks in My Pockets

Latvian Retrospective: Family Shorts Cinemateca

Integrated in our Latvia retrospective, this screening is made up of six new Latvian films to watch and repeat. Puppets are used in all these films, and some of these puppets will be on display at the Museu da Marioneta, between the 13th of february and the 19th of april of 2026.