January (2022)

Overview

Set in 1991 Latvia, nineteen-year-old Jazis, an aspiring cinematographer, finds his life upended as he becomes entangled in peaceful protests against the Soviet Army's power grab. Amidst the turmoil, he navigates the complexities of his passion for filmmaking and the urgent cry for freedom. As tensions escalate, Jazis must confront his ideals and the reality of a nation on the brink of change, all while capturing the spirit of resilience through his lens. His journey intertwines personal ambition with a collective struggle for independence.