Riga Film Studio

Riga Film Studio (Latvian: Rīgas kinostudija, Russian: Рижская киностудия, romanized: Rizhskaya kinostudiya) is a Latvian film production company based in Riga and founded in 1940 on the basis of the earlier private film companies. In 1948, the Riga Documentary Film Studio was founded.[1]

Riga Film Studio in 2002

In 1970–80, the company produced 10-15 films a year, providing work for 1,000 employees.

Currently, there are no major filmings. The studio earns by leasing its facilities, offering expert services, and licensing films to distribution in Riga.

In 2007, a bill was rejected by the Council of Ministers of Latvia to privatize 125 films by RFS, they are still the State property.

Notable films
Year English title Original title Director
1970The Devil's ServantsVella kalpiAleksandrs Leimanis
1971In the Shadow of DeathNāves ēnāGunārs Piesis
1972Brick KilnCeplisRolands Kalniņš
1972The Devil's Servants at the Devil's MillVella kalpi vella dzirnavāsAleksandrs Leimanis
1973Blow, WindPūt, vējiņiGunārs Piesis
1975My Frivolous FriendMans draugs – nenopietns cilvēksJānis Streičs
1978Ten Minutes OlderPar desmit minūtēm vecāksHerz Frank
1981A Limousine the Colour of Midsummer's EveLimuzīns Jāņu nakts krāsāJānis Streičs
1984Soloist NeededVajadzīga solisteGenādijs Zemels
1985LittlefingerSprīdītisGunārs Piesis
1985Emil's MischiefsEmīla nedarbiVaris Brasla
1986Double TrapDubultslazdsAloizs Brenčs
1997The Mills of FateLikteņdzirnasJānis Streičs
2000The Mystery of the Old Parish HouseVecās pagastmājas mistērijaJānis Streičs

References
  1. Peter Rollberg (2009). Historical Dictionary of Russian and Soviet Cinema. US: Rowman & Littlefield. pp. 574–576. ISBN 978-0-8108-6072-8.


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