Kurts Fridrihsons (2018): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2018, Kurts Fridrihsons is a documentary film directed by Dzintra Geka-Vaska, running about 78 minutes.

What it’s about. The significance of Kurts Fridrihsons reaches beyond the importance of his art, because during the Soviet period there were not many personalities refusing to comply with the regime while at the same time being outstanding artists. The charm and lightness that Fridrihsons preserved from pre-war civilized Europe and the free, lost Latvia was a harsh contrast to the realities of Soviet life. He was a model and inspiration for many people whose spiritual world refused to accept the existing system. The greater the distance between Fridrihsons’ lifetime and the present day, the more diversely and clearly we see the aloof and exceptional power of his personality. Unlike thousands of people who excuse themselves today for collaborating with the system with phrases like “Such were the times!”, justifying their non-resistance and compliance and their role as little bolts in the system, Fridrihsons – the loner and the example for a different option – is existentially important.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kurts Fridrihsons page.

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