In the film “Land that Sings”, the opera diva will play Zelma, the eldest sister of a wealthy Vidzeme owner, who plays an important role in the historical plot of the film – at the time of the first Latvian singing festival. Along with the national awakening started by the young Latvians, the struggle of Latvian women for equality also began. Zelma and her goddaughter Anna, as the central characters of the film, embody the vision of the world of two generations – the middle and end of the 19th century Latvian women, their desire for culture, for full participation in the spiritual and economic life of the future Latvian nation.
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Marina Rebecca in conversation with the director
PHOTO: Agnese Zeltina
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After graduating from the Pärnu Girls’ Gymnasium in Vidzeme Province and acquiring the rights of a home teacher, Zelma served first as a governor, but later also as a farm manager in a rich manor near St. Petersburg. The sudden death of her brother forced her to return to Vidzeme and take care of both the family farm and her niece Anna. Zelma, who has no children, raises Anna as her daughter. His goddaughter is introduced not only to rural but also to urban life. In addition to fieldwork and homework, she teaches how to dress fashionably, how to stand for herself, makes expressive reading of books to develop speech talents, and encourages singing, despite the fact that at the 1873 Singing Festival in Riga there are only a few mixed choirs. with very few women.
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Marina Rebecca admits that her role in the film will be a kind of baptism of fire: “It is interesting for myself how to deal with everything, because it is not easy to relax and be natural in front of the camera. It will be a special challenge – to play this image to look really, deep You will have to learn to get used to the filming process, because everything happens differently here than in an opera, where the views of the show follow each other.During the filming, the sequence of events is mixed, so you have to be able to feel the situation. as an actress. I am pleased to be a part of this important film for the Latvian people. ”
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In the filming area.
PHOTO: Agnese Zeltina
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The director and one of the screenwriters of the film, Maris Martinsons, says that he addressed the role of Marina Rebecca, knowing how much the Song Festival means to the world-famous opera singer.
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“Marina once participated in the Riga Choir as a member of the Song Festival. But a couple of years ago, despite the busy concert schedule, she came to Riga for only one reason – to participate in the opening concert for the participants of the Song and Dance Festival. and respects its traditions, bringing them to the wider world.In addition, she is a wonderful actress with experience to perform on the world’s biggest stages.
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After reading the script, Marina admitted that Zelma’s image seems close to her and is associated with herself – Zelma is also active, but at the same time very sensitive and sincere, “
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says Maris Martinsons.
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Popular actors such as Ģirts Ķesteris, Vilis daugiņš, Andris Keišs, Andris Bulis, Ainārs Ančevskis, Nauris Brikmanis, Marta Lovisa Jančevska and others will live in the characters of the film “Land That Sings”. The authors of the film are Dainis Īvāns and Māris Martinsons. It is being created in the studio “K Films” with the support of the National Cinema Center.
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