Four White Shirts 1987 (originally in the 60s)
- Director: Rolands Kalnins
- Based on book: no
- Cast: Uldis Pukitis, Dina Kuple, Liga Liepina
- Personal “oh yeah him/her” reaction, i.e. have seen this actor in:
- None of them
- Why? Gift from my friend Antra
- Seen: 20 June 2022
The victim of censorship, this film has
been described as New Wave, which usually leaves me cold. This one is
interesting from the historical perspective. It’s about a Latvian band in the
60’s, popular in underground clubs, but disapproved of by the Culture Committee,
whose discussion is actually the most interesting part of the film. Reasonable,
serious people who are on the wrong track. Censorship is against basic
democratic principles whether it’s practiced by Soviet committees, TV networks
and record companies, or right-wing Christians.
The film is chaotic, but the music is pleasant.
2 ½ * of 5
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