Now funny, then tragic but certainly touching story about Martins Rubenis – the Latvian luger, Olympic bronze winner, a human rights activist and DJ in one person. Just like Richard Wagner’s Lohengrin he comes down the mountain to help people.
Viesturs Kairiss was born in 1971 in Riga. In 1997, he graduated from the Latvian Academy of Culture as a cinema and theatre director. The same year became a stipendiary of Latvia Creative Fund and founded “The Union of Unbearable Theatre”. In 1998, as a stipendiary of Latvia Ministry of Culture, became a member of the Paris International Artist’s City. Since 2000 he is the deputy artistic director of the New Riga Theatre. Since 1998 - a member of Filmmakers Union of Latvia.
Magic Flute (2001), The Monument (2004), Romeo and Juliet (2004), The Olympic Man (2009)
