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Following the Swan Flock of Clouds

1957 · 79 min Drama History
9.0 / 10 · TMDB

The first film in a duology based on the biography of Latvian revolutionary Jānis Fabricius. Mārtiņš Venta, the son of a forest ranger, enrolls in a Riga gymnasium and becomes an underground activist, while his classmate, Dace, a teacher's daughter, is expelled from the Riga school for singing the revolutionary song Kā gulbji balti padebeši iet. Dace becomes an actress, but Mārtiņš is drafted into the tsar's army. He refuses to participate in the shooting of a workers' demonstration and is sentenced to exile, but before his deportation, Mārtiņš is allowed to marry Dace in prison.

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Original Title Kā gulbji balti padebeši iet
Year 1957
Country Soviet Union
Genre Drama, History
Director Pāvels Armands
Runtime 79 min.
Rating TMDB: 9.0/10 (1 votes)

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Following the Swan Flock of Clouds is an exceptional film rated 9.0/10. It ranks among the finest in its genre and is an absolute must-watch for any film lover.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

A classic from 1957. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: any evening when you want quality cinema with no compromises.

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