Latvian animated feature «The Happy Ones» hits cinemas this week
A new Latvian animated feature film, «The Happy Ones» directed by Edmunds Jansons, opens in Latvian cinemas this week, telling the story of a nine-year-old girl returning to her parents in the Venezuelan rainforest. It marks the latest full-length animation release from a well-known Latvian director.
A new Latvian animated feature has arrived in cinemas this week: «The Happy Ones», directed by Edmunds Jansons.
The film follows nine-year-old Elizabete, who must return to her parents living in the Venezuelan rainforest once her school year ends. While going home is usually seen as a happy occasion, Elizabete feels differently — during the school term she formed new friendships, and returning home means leaving them behind.
Family life and everyday challenges
Beyond missing her friends, Elizabete also has to deal with everyday family life back home, including constant, unwanted attention from her younger brother. Through a child's perspective, the film explores themes of growing up and adapting to a changed environment and social circle.
Edmunds Jansons is a well-known figure in Latvian animation, and «The Happy Ones» is his latest feature-length work, now showing in cinemas nationwide.
