Movies by Juris Žagars

Little Robbers

Little Robbers

Can you honestly swear that at least once in your life you have not thought that robbing a bank is a good idea? Especially, if you're five years old and that bank has just thrown your parents out of a brand new apartment, because your father has lost his job. Five year old Robby is no Zorro, but he'd like to be. His seven year old sister Louise thinks he's too childish, but can't resist the game of robbing a bank. Together they can pull off just about anything. Getting away with it is the hard part.

Reply with Photo

Reply with Photo

The shy scientist Lars decides to publish a small ad in order to find a girlfriend. From the 218 replies, he selects Brigita, an attractive Latvian woman and invites her to Stockholm. But what actually happens after Brigita's arrival is far more complicated than Lars could ever have imagined.

Johan Falk: From the Ashes into the Fire

Johan Falk: From the Ashes into the Fire

Falk is blackmailed into smuggling a truckload of guns from Latvia.

The Zitars

The Zitars

Tragedy of the Zitars family based on the novel by Vilis Lacis.

The Python

The Python

An absurdist farce centering around a school in post-Soviet Latvia. After a rather disgusting prank (someone defecates in the school attic), the tyrannical headmistress deems that no one can leave until the culprit is caught. When the photographer's pet python escapes, havok breaks loose.

The Only Picture

The Only Picture

Historical reenactment of preparation in Nov. 17 and proclamation of independence of Latvia in Nov. 18, 1918 and in epicenter is only taken photograph of this historical moment.

Vakara variants

Vakara variants

A 38-year-old teacher Anna in a small town is longing to have a child. The opportunity arises when she meets a cargo driver who travels through her town. He turns out to be married with a child in another town, so Anna doesn't wish to pursue the relationship, but the man is ready to change the course of his life.

The Exalted

The Exalted

Renowned German organist Anna discovers her Latvian husband's involvement in a corruption scandal, shaking the foundation of their life together. Can she come to terms with this new reality about her husband?

The Nevsky Prospect

The Nevsky Prospect

After photo journalist Melissa Maldari's father disappears after a meeting with a Russian mail order bride she travels to Russia to find the truth about her father and the underworld of human trafficking.