The Last Season (JRT pēdējā sezona), dir. Gatis Šmits, 80′, Latvia, 2021
This is a playful look at the acclaimed ensemble of the New Riga Theatre performing the last season on its original stage. The building that for more than a century has been the home for the best of Latvian theatre is closing down for reconstruction. This group of extraordinary actors in their creative prime is facing uncertainty for a number of years to come. The film consists of series of documentary scenes, portraits and bits from performances showing the unique creative atmosphere of the New Riga Theatre in the times of change.
