SummaryAs Europe teeters on the brink of World War I, Hans (Petr Buchta), a humble doorman in Riga, is swept into a whirlwind of radical ideologies, political upheaval, and rising nationalism. His journey becomes an odyssey across a continent in turmoil, carrying him from utopian communes to imperial capitals. Bearing witness to violence, passion and in... Read More
Directed By:Davis Simanis Jr.
Written By:Tabita Rudzate, Davis Simanis Jr., Uldis Tirons
The Year Before the War
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May 17, 2026
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If the absurdity of it all is what we take away from this distant mirror held up to our own roiled times, so much the better.
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Production Company:
- Produkce Radim Procházka
- Studio Locomotive
- Studio Uljana Kim
Release Date:May 29, 2026
Duration:1 h 35 m
Awards
Latvian National Film Festival
• 7 Wins & 10 Nominations
Riga International Film Festival (RIGA IFF)
• 1 Nomination
