Icebreaker Krišjānis Valdemārs

Icebreaker Krišjānis Valdemārs (2012) blends Documentary elements. Top cast includes Uldis Dumpis and Jānis Vimba. The narrative builds around escalating stakes, urgent decisions, and action-driven momentum.

Actor: Uldis Dumpis

In the Gulf of Finland shipwreck hunters come across the remains of a sunken ship. Having examined the images obtained by an underwater robot, researchers come to a conclusion that the wreck remains are that of “Krišjānis Valdemārs” – independent Latvia´s first icebreaker. The story of an icebreaker allows viewers to the look at the history of Latvia between wars from a new angle and provides insights into the little known, but fascinating episodes of a maritime history.