The Mystery of the Old Parish House

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movie poster for The Mystery of the Old Parish House

Released July 11, 2000

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Overview

In this movie (based on a true story) within a movie, a director tries to film the tale of an old KGB activist living in a parish house. In the summer of 1941 the activist tortured and killed Latvians in the cellar of the house. Although the old man hires others to brick over the cellar door, the murdered people keep coming through the stones and never leave him in peace. Unbeknownst to the film makers, the "real" KGB activist, now an aged drunk, is milling about the film set. Moreover, the director and lead actor are competing for the love of the lead actress, and the film's producer wants the director to re-shoot parts of the movie.

Runtime

1h 46m


Origin Country

Latvia


Original Language

Latvian


Original Title

Vecās pagastmājas mistērija


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • Latvia

Spoken Languages

  • Latviešu (Latvian)

Production Companies

  • logo for Rīgas Kinostudija

    Rīgas Kinostudija

    Latvia

Crew

Posters

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