Emptiness (Tukšums), dir. Viesturs Kairišs, 80’, Latvia/Romania
This documentary film explores how and why certain places in Europe are losing people, schools, services and infrastructure – that is, how they are emptying as a result of the spatial changes associated with global capitalism, and how the people who remain in such environments survive and try to adapt and overcome difficulties.
To be released 2026
Scriptwriter Dace Dzenovska
Cinematographer Gints Bērziņš
Producers Elīna Gediņa-Ducena, Gints Grūbe
Production Company Mistrus Media
Supported by
National Film Center of Latvia
Contacts
Elīna Gediņa-Ducena
+ 371 2938 7666
elina.gedina@mistrusmedia.lv
mistrusmedia.lv