Author: Kino Muzejs

New exhibition: Ivars Seleckis’ Street. The Selecki Family And Cinema

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On September 22, 2024, Latvian film director and cinematographer Ivars Seleckis celebrated his 90th birthday! For seven of his nine decades, Ivars Seleckis has been making films, and he continues to do so — the premiere of his film ‘To Be Continued. Teenhood’ took place on the master’s birthday.

The exhibition is an insight into the diverse work of Ivars Seleckis (film director, cinematographer, and curator of the cinema events). It tells the story behind his films and their production process, introduces to the film’s themes and characters. Unique prizes and memorabilia (the majority of which are being displayed publicly for the first time,) reveal the significance of the director’s films and their impact on both Latvian and global culture scene. Amidst the exhibits, there is also one of the most prestigious – the European Film Academy Award ‘Felix’ for the Best Documentary Film of the Year, ‘Crossroad Street’.

One can learn about other members of the Selecki family who have worked or still work in the field of Latvian cinema – editing director Maija Selecka, cinematographer Andris Seleckis, and director Marta Selecka…

Closed from October 4th

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Due to change of the exhibition Riga Film museum will be closed  till October 4th! The new exhibition “Street of Ivars Seleckis. Seleckis’ Family and Cinema” would be the last event in these premises in Old Riga before moving to Miera street.

 

 

See you soon from October 5th!

 

 

Exhibitions in Riga Film Museum in this Summer

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You are welcome to Riga Film Museum in Old Riga before it is moving to new premises in the Autumn!

There are currently several exhibitions to see in the Museum.  The permanent exhibition “Behind the Screen” invites one to come to the other side of the screen. The mini-exhibition “Secrets of Ada Neretniece” (film director Ada Neretniece 100) was created in honor of film director Ada Neretniece. In her more than forty-year career, the director has made 18 full-length feature films (including the film “Pieviltie”, 1961, together with co-director Māris Rudzītis) and one short feature film, but she started her directing career by creating newsreels (more than 40 from 1949-1962), also filmed documentaries and so called commissioned films. The mini-exhibition presents photos from the filming and personal archive. The exhibition also includes documents that were an important part of the bureaucracy of the Soviet regime, such as diplomas, letters of appreciation, characteristics, autobiography, etc.

The exhibition “Ieva’s Room” is an improvised insight into the main arcs of the life of film artist Ieva Romanova. Here one can get to know about Romanova’s work at the film artistic space (Ieva Romanova is an artist for such films as Aveņu vīns (1984), Dzīvīte (1989), Bille (2018)), get acquainted with her work in the Latvian Cinematographers Union and as a museum artist – especially with Latvian exhibitions of the Riga Film Museum, dedicated to the history of cinema.

See you in the Museum (entrance from Alksnāja Street)!

Origins of Moving Pictures

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A workshop on the history of transforming static images into moving sequences, where participants will learn about the illusion of movement and its use in filmmaking. Participants will also learn about the most important motion illusion devices of the 19th century and discover their role in the invention of motion pictures through practical exercises.

During the workshop, participants can create motion illusion devices such as thaumatrope, praxinoscope, and phenakistoscope. The materials for the workshop are provided by the Museum.

 

Duration: 90 minutes

Language: Latvian, Russian, English (the language of the activity must be agreed in advance)

Target audience: from the age of 10

Maximum number of participants per group: 25

Participation fee: 3.50 €

Booking and additional information: T: (+371) 6735 8873; E: kinomuzejs@kinomuzejs.lv

What is Cinema?

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The lesson starts with a visual journey through the history of cinema, exploring the origins of how the image was set in motion. The world’s first films are screened and an insight into the types and genres of cinema is given. Through visual examples and practical exercises, students learn what the illusion of movement is and how it is used in cinema.

The lesson is closely linked to the subject of visual arts and can be adapted for children with special needs (adapted language, additional explanations). The necessary materials are prepared by the museum and adapted to the age of the pupils.

 

Duration: 60–90 minutes

Language: Latvian, Russian, English (the language of the activity must be agreed in advance)

Target audience: all age groups

Maximum number of participants per group: 25

Participation fee: 3.00 €

Booking and additional information: T: (+371) 6735 8873; E: kinomuzejs@kinomuzejs.lv

Safe visit to the museum

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› From the 1st of March when visiting Riga Film Museum of Latvian Academy of Culture, the visitor:

  • uses a medical face mask or FFP2 respirator correctly, covering the nose and mouth, throughout the visit;
  • keeps a distance of 2 meters from other visitors.

› Educational programs, workshops and guided tours are being organized. While attending events it is mandatory to use a medical face mask or an unvalved respirator. It must be worn throughout the event. Children between the ages of 7 and 11 can wear fabric masks.

› It is forbidden to visit the museum if you have symptoms of a respiratory infection, or if you must be in self-isolation, home quarantine or strict isolation.

› Our employees are provided with personal protective equipment. Museums’ premises and surfaces are regularly cleaned and disinfected. Alcohol-containing hand disinfectants are available at the museum entrance.

› We invite you to make contactless payments or use bank cards.

› More information: E: kinomuzejs@kinomuzejs.lv;  T: +371 6735 8873

 

 

Opening hours

Monday – closed

Tuesday – 11.00–18.00

Wednesday – 11.00–18.00

Thursday – 11.00–18.00

Friday – 11.00–18.00

Saturday – 11.00–17.00

Sunday- closed

 

Riga Film museum closed from December 19

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Due to the current situation in regards to COVID-19 Riga Film museum will be closed from December 19, 2020 until further notice.

Take care of yourselves and your families till then, and we hope to see you soon! Until it’s safe again to meet in person you are more than welcome to follow us on our social media: we are active on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube!