In the Mirror (film)
| In the Mirror | |
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Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Laila Pakalniņa |
| Screenplay by | Laila Pakalniņa |
| Based on | "Snow White" by the Brothers Grimm |
| Produced by | Laila Pakalniņa Dagnė Vildžiūnaitė |
| Starring | Madlēna Valdberga |
| Cinematography | Gints Berzins |
| Edited by | Ieva Veiveryte |
| Music by | Pauļus Kilbausks Vigints Kisevičs |
Production companies | Hargla Company Just a Moment |
Release dates |
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Running time | 84 minutes |
| Countries | Latvia Lithuania |
| Language | Latvian |
In the Mirror (Latvian: Spogulī) is a 2020 absurdist fantasy comedy film written, co-produced and directed by Laila Pakalniņa.[1] It is a reinterpretation of the fairy tale Snow White by the Brothers Grimm.[2] The cast is composed of Madlēna Valdberga, Lauris Dzelzītis, Elza Leimane, Gatis Gāga, Kaspars Gods and Mikolas Vildžiūnas.[3]
Synopsis
A CrossFit trainer becomes the father of a newborn baby girl named Snow White. Her mother dies, and her father soon marries a self-centered CrossFit athlete. She exercises constantly, striving to be the best she can be. In fact, she's also becoming the most agile, beautiful, and strongest: she can now do 50 burpees. Meanwhile, Snow White also grows in the realm of CrossFit, and as time goes on, she's poised to surpass her stepmother.[4]
Cast
- Madlēna Valdberga as Snow White
- Lauris Dzelzītis as Snow White's Father
- Elza Leimane as Snow White's Stepmother
- Gatis Gāga as Sailor
- Kaspars Gods
- Mikolas Vildžiūnas
Release
In the Mirror had its world premiere on November 22, 2020, at the 24th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival,[5] then screened on October 10, 2021, at the 50th Festival du nouveau cinéma,[6] on October 20, 2021, at the 8th Riga International Film Festival,[7] and on October 29, 2021, at the Raindance Film Festival.[8]
The film was originally scheduled for commercial release in Latvian theaters on November 5, 2021,[9] but was delayed until November 18, 2021.[10]
Accolades
| Year | Award / Festival | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 24th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival | Grand Prix for the Best Film | In the Mirror | Nominated | [11][12] |
| 2021 | 50th Festival du nouveau cinéma | International Competition - Grand Prize | Nominated | [13][14] | |
| 8th Riga International Film Festival | Best Film | Nominated | [15] | ||
| Raindance Film Festival | Best International Feature | Nominated | [16] | ||
| Best Screenplay | Laila Pakalniņa | Nominated | |||
| 2022 | Latvian National Film Festival | Best Film | In the Mirror | Nominated | [17][18] |
| Best Director | Laila Pakalniņa | Won | |||
| Best Actor | Lauris Dzelzītis | Nominated | |||
| Best Actress | Madlēna Valdberga | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actress | Elza Leimane | Nominated | |||
| Best Screenplay | Laila Pakalniņa | Nominated | |||
| Best Cinematography | Gints Bērziņš | Nominated | |||
| Best Editing | Ieva Veiverite | Won | |||
| Best Production Design | Aldis Meinerts | Nominated | |||
| Best Score | Pauļus Kilbausks, Vigints Kisevičs | Nominated |
References
- ^ Veinberga, Linda. "Pakalniņa turpina darbu pie filmas "Spogulī" un aicina masu skatu dalībniekus". LSM.lv (in Latvian). Retrieved 2025-05-04.
- ^ Latvijas filmas Latvijas šodienai. Spēlfilma "Spogulī" (in Latvian). 2019-12-12. Retrieved 2025-05-04 – via REplay.lv.
- ^ "Latvijas kinoteātros sāks demonstrēt Lailas Pakalniņas jauno filmu 'Spogulī'". Delfi Kultūra (in Latvian). Retrieved 2025-05-04.
- ^ "Valmiermuiža aicina uz filmu "Spogulī" un tikšanos ar režisori Lailu Pakalniņu". Ziemellatvija.lv (in Latvian). 2022-08-09. Retrieved 2025-05-04.
- ^ "Lailas Pakalniņas spēlfilmai "Spogulī" – pasaules pirmizrāde Tallinā". National Film Center of Latvia (in Latvian). Retrieved 2025-05-04.
- ^ "In the Mirror". Festival du nouveau cinéma (in French). Retrieved 2025-05-04.
- ^ "Filma "selfija" estētikā – Lailas Pakalniņas mūsdienu pasaka "Spogulī"". LSMtv (in Latvian). Retrieved 2025-05-04.
- ^ Dalton, Ben. "Raindance Film Festival partners with Curzon for hybrid 2021 edition". Screen International. Retrieved 2025-05-04.
- ^ "Sniegbaltīte skaita līdz miljonam. Lailas Pakalniņas spēlfilmas Spogulī recenzija". KDi / Diena. Retrieved 2025-05-04.
- ^ "Tallinā – "Pilsēta pie upes" 18. novembrī un citas Latvijas filmas | Nacionālais Kino Centrs". National Film Center of Latvia (in Latvian). Retrieved 2025-05-04.
- ^ Rosser, Michael. "Tallinn Black Nights completes 2020 competition line-up". Screen International. Retrieved 2025-05-04.
- ^ "These are the winners of the 24th edition of Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival!". Pimedate Ööde Filmifestival. Retrieved 2025-05-04.
- ^ "Le 50e Festival du nouveau cinéma dévoile son palmarès et se poursuit en ligne jusqu’au 31 octobre 2021". CTVM, October 18, 2021.
- ^ "FNC 2021 lineup: The Power of the Dog, Freakscene - The Story of Dinosaur Jr., Red Rocket, Night Raiders". Bad Feeling Magazine. 2021-11-05. Retrieved 2025-05-04.
- ^ "After 11 days of cinema, the eighth Riga International Film Festival draws to a close and announces its winners". RIGA IFF. 2021-10-25. Retrieved 2025-05-04.
- ^ "Nominations 2021". Raindance Film Festival. Retrieved 2025-05-04.
- ^ "Paziņoti "Lielā Kristapa" nominanti; par mūža ieguldījumu godinās kostīmu mākslinieci Ievu Kundziņu". LSMtv (in Latvian). Retrieved 2025-05-04.
- ^ ""Lielā Kristapa" laureāti 2021 - Nacionālā Kino balva". Lielais Kristaps (in Latvian). Retrieved 2025-05-04.