Festival letton de chants et de danse 2023

Man in Red Bandana(en)

"Man in Red Bandana" is about Welles Remy Crowther, an extraordinary 9/11 hero. However, how his heroics became known is even more remarkable. Eight months after the disaster, his parents learned about how their son spent his last hour due to an ordinary object ... a red bandana. This revelation dramatically shifts their perspective on their loss. After hearing his remarkable story and how it unfolds, viewers will see how the actions of one man have touched 1,000s. This inspirational segment of the film depicts the unique, diverse and folklore ways that Welles is honored throughout the United States including in art, sports and song. Even President Barack Obama pays homage to this young man in the film. Our uplifting ending culminates in the revelation of a secret about Welles that can only be described as "perfect".

Contrastes(es)

The magic of the dances of Mexico. A tour of Sinaloa, Michoacán, Zacatecas, Nayarit and Veracruz in one place.

Staré Valašsko(cs)

A short film about traditional crafts and culture that can still be found in the Wallachian mountains today.

Latvian Folklore(lv)

Documentary about the ancient rites still practiced in rural Latvia.

Ľudoví umelci(sk)

Šibi-ryby, mastné ryby(sk)

Slovenské ľudové tance(sk)

Sigo siendo(es)

A trip through the diversity of black and native Peruvian music. Character-driven film, one where the characters are integral to the nation itself. This movie delves into music and musicians, yet it's not strictly a musical; rather, it's a tapestry of seemingly disparate personal narratives woven together in a country also striving to define itself and sketch its identity

21 Days(pt)

"21 Days" illustrates a love triangle starring Bete, her boyfriend, Jonas and Agatha, a childhood friend of Jonas. Told from three different points of view, the narrative was inspired by the songs "cardigan", "august" and "betty", from the album "folklore" by singer Taylor Swift.

Trap Diary(it)

From the book by the same name by Ninni Ravazza, "Diario di Tonnara" tells the story of the towns, villages, communities and adventures that dictate the daily lives of the tuna fishermen in Italy.

Estráda(sk)

The Legend of Lapot(sh)

In a remote mountainous village elderly people no longer deemed productive are stoned to death.

Saints of the Night(en)

Living in forests untouched by man, these gracious and mysterious fairies use their magical powers to send blessings upon Earth. Do not take their kindness for granted. Especially on the night when the sky opens.

Traja králi(sk)

Vinšujem Vám Nový rok hojný(sk)

Hrály dudy(cs)

Esencia de verbena(es)

Uninhibited description of what Spanish verbenas are and what their essence is, and of what nourishes and constitutes them both in recreational and popular territory and in a traditional institution.

Rhythm and Sound(mk)

National folk dances performed by "Tanec" folk dancers) from Skopje.

Piesne Liptova(sk)

Venerdì Santo - Bronte(it)