My Mother the State

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My Mother the State (2022)

Directed by Ieva Ozoliņa

Documentary · 1h 17m

Una was the first person who used the change in Latvian Law to find her sister, lost in the process of adoption. Breaking through bureaucratic jungle she suddenly discovers that she has not only one but four sisters, all adopted and scattered around the world. The search for them becomes her mission that takes her to Europe, Russia and the US. She translates her call in 32 languages and posts it across the world. The almost impossible task is helped by media, friends, courage and persistence.

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Crew

Director
Ieva Ozoliņa
Writer
Ieva Ozoliņa
Director of Photography
Mārcis Slavinskis
Editor
Jurģis Ločmelis
Producer
Madara Melberga

Details

Original title
Mana māte valsts
Release date
2022-03-09
Runtime
1h 17m
Genres
Documentary
Original language
LV
Spoken languages
English, Russian, Latvian
Countries
Iceland, Latvia
Production
FA Filma, Republik Film Productions