More Than a Dance

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More Than a Dance (2025)

Directed by Pauls Dombrovskis

Documentary · 1h 23m

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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Crew

Director
Pauls Dombrovskis
Director of Photography
Reinis Aristovs
Editor
Toms Krauklis
Producer
Ilze Falkovska, Pauls Dombrovskis, Dzintars Dreibergs

Details

Original title
Vairāk kā deja
Release date
2025-03-14
Runtime
1h 23m
Genres
Documentary
Original language
LV
Spoken languages
English, Latvian
Countries
Latvia
Production
KULTFILMA
Budget
$40,000