Leonardo Klavina Movies
- 2008
The true story of Latvia's struggle for independence sets the stage for this epic-scale historical drama. Martins (Janis Reinis) is a Latvian patriot who joins the Army during World War I to help defeat Germany and help his homeland become a free state after hundreds of years of occupation. Martins's decision means he must postpone his wedding to beautiful Elza (Elita Klavina), though she pledges to wait for him. In 1918, the great war finally draws to a close, but while Latvia is finally free, Martins and a handful of other former soldiers learn that Russian and German forces are intent upon reclaiming the nation as their own. Determined that no one will take away their freedom, Martins organizes a band of homegrown guerillas to fight off the invaders. Rigas Sargi (aka Defenders of Riga) was the most costly Latvian film to date at the time of its release, and the sets constructed for the production were kept standing after shooting was completed and opened to the public as a historical exhibit. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Starring:
- Janis Reinis, Elita Klavina, (more)
- 2002
An attractive but coldhearted Latvian thief learns something about love in director Peeter Simm's film Head Kaed. Margita (Rezija Kalnina), the pickpocket in question, sets off towards Estonia after her sister Evija (Leonarda Klavina) is injured in a complicated scam. Once she reaches her destination, she attempts to steal the car of an elderly swimmer (Lembit Ulfsak), but halts her efforts due to the mistaken impression that the man was drowning. This unexpected bit of humanity leads to a friendship between herself and Adolph (Ulfsak), and it's through him that she meets a feisty dentist named Lepik (Tonu Kark). It seems like Margita has finally found her place in life when she takes in a child with a knack for figuring out cash-machine PIN numbers by the warmth left from previous users' fingers. However, the situation is complicated when she initiates a relationship with Arnold (Titt Sukk), a town policeman who happens to be Adolph's son. Fearing she'll be apprehended, Margita reunites with Evija (Klavina) and is met with yet another surprise.
~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi
- Starring:
- Rezija Kalnina, Leonardo Klavina, (more)
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