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North Pole

Available online: 22/03/2025
Director Roberts Vanags
Choreographer Karīna Lapšina
Latvia 2024
22 minutes
Latvian
Max, a young ice cream vendor with aspirations of becoming a techno musician, is forced by his fear on an introspective yet visually expressive journey.

Synopsis

Max, a young ice cream vendor with aspirations of becoming a techno musician, is paralyzed by fear just before stepping on stage at a rave club. Forced on an introspective yet visually expressive journey, Max is confronted by his insecurity and the cold presence of Alex, the guardian of loneliness. But when he unexpectedly meets the charming Helen, she is determined to free him from the clutches of self-doubt.

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Max, a young ice cream vendor with aspirations of becoming a techno musician, is paralyzed by fear just before stepping on stage at a rave club. Forced on an introspective yet visually expressive journey, Max is confronted by his insecurity and the cold presence of Alex, the guardian of loneliness. But when he unexpectedly meets the charming Helen, she is determined to free him from the clutches of self-doubt.

Full credits

Section
International Student Competition
Director
Roberts Vanags
Choreographer
Karīna Lapšina
Production countries
Latvia
Production year
2024
Duration
22 minutes
Producer
Nikola Ozola, Emīls Alps
Website
https://neonorma.lv/en/portfolio/north-pole/

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