The Burlaks (Burlaki), dir. Gatis Ungurs, 90’, comedy, Latvia

A mythological modern comedy about Miervalds, a sawmill worker who, disgusted by his boring and monotonous life, embarks on a journey to a mythical mountain village. There, he is tasked with restoring a barn and finds himself in absurd adventures, unaware that he is, in fact, the subject of a wager between God and the Devil.

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To be released 2026 

Scriptwriters Gatis Ungurs, Roberts Kuļenko
Cinematographer Mārcis Ābele
Production Designer Aivars Žukovskis
Production Company Tritone studio
Producers Kristele Pudane, Dace Siatkovska

Supported by
National Film Centre of Latvia

Contacts
Dace Siatkovska
dace.siatkovska@gmail.com
filmstritone.com