Lead actor missing from Latvian premiere of «Uļa» as he films in Ireland
Director Viesturs Kairišs's film «Uļa» had its Latvian premiere with standing ovations, but lead actor Kārlis Arnolds Avots was absent, as he has spent months filming the Amazon Prime series «Bloodaxe» in Ireland.
The film «Uļa», directed by Viesturs Kairišs and made over several years, has now had its premiere in Latvian cinemas. Audiences at special screenings greeted the film with standing ovations, and most of the creative team was present.
However, one thing was missing: Kārlis Arnolds Avots, who plays one of the lead roles, could not be met at these screenings. It turns out the actor is currently in Ireland, where intensive work has been underway for several months on the Amazon Prime series «Bloodaxe».
So while «Uļa» celebrates its long-awaited premiere in Latvia and draws enthusiastic audiences, one of its lead actors is occupied abroad with an international production. This reflects a broader trend of Latvian actors increasingly being drawn into projects produced by major international streaming platforms, even as they continue to take part in significant national film productions.
«Uļa» took several years to make, and its premiere has been a long-anticipated event for Latvian audiences, reflected in the warm reception at cinemas.
