The Chronicles of Melanie(2016)
Melānijas hronika
The Chronicles of Melanie Synopsis
The 14th of June 1941, Soviet-occupied Latvia. Without warning, the authorities break into the house of Melanie and her husband Alexander, and force them to leave everything behind. Together with more than 15 000 Latvians, Melanie and her son get deported to Siberia. In her fight against cold, famine and cruelty, she only gains new strength through the letters she writes to Alexander, full of hope for a free Latvia and a better tomorrow.
The Chronicles of Melanie (2016) is a drama and history film directed by Viestur Kairish, released on November 1, 2016 with a runtime of 2h 4m. It stars Sabine Timoteo, Ivars Krasts, Guna Zariņa and Maija Doveika. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Viestur Kairish
- Writers:
- Viestur Kairish
- Producers:
- Gints Grūbe, Inese Boka-Grūbe
- Cinematographer:
- Gints Bērziņš
- Composer:
- Arturs Maskats
- Production:
- Inland Film Company, Mistrus Media, 8Heads Productions
- Budget:
- $800,000
- Status:
- Released
The Chronicles of Melanie (2016) Trailer
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The Chronicles of Melanie Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sabine Timoteo
as Melanie
Ivars Krasts
as Aleksandrs
Guna Zariņa
as Katrina
Maija Doveika
as Vilma
Erwin Leder
as Jakob
Baiba Broka
as Anna
Astrīda Kairiša
as Melanie's mother
Lilita Ozoliņa
as Deported woman
Viktor Nemets
as Ampalovs
Edvīns Mekšs
as Andrejs
- Evija Rudzīte
Evija Rudzīte
as Biruta
- Kirils Zaicevs
Kirils Zaicevs
as Lieutenant
Key crew
Directed by Viestur Kairish, written by Viestur Kairish, produced by Gints Grūbe and Inese Boka-Grūbe.
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The Chronicles of Melanie Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 10 ratings.
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The Chronicles of Melanie – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Chronicles of Melanie online?
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The Chronicles of Melanie (2016) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Chronicles of Melanie?
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The main cast of The Chronicles of Melanie (2016) includes Sabine Timoteo, Ivars Krasts, Guna Zariņa, Maija Doveika and Erwin Leder. The film was directed by Viestur Kairish. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Chronicles of Melanie released?
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The Chronicles of Melanie was released on November 1, 2016 and runs for 2h 4m.
Is The Chronicles of Melanie worth watching?
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The Chronicles of Melanie (2016) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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