The Pit
Directed by
Dace Puce
Markuss must adapt to a new life living with his granny in the countryside. After Emīlija – a neighbor’s daughter – throws out some contemptuous remarks about the boy’s father, Markuss decides to teach her a cruel lesson. Latvia's Official 2022 Oscar submission.
- "Dace Pūce's debut feature is a small jewel of a film and a splendidly staged, intense emotional journey."
- "A subtle but provocative drama that is... one of the best pictures of 2021."
Awards & Recognition
Winner
Grand Prize
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
Grand Prize
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
Winner
Best Film
Baltic Debuts Film Festival
Best Film
Baltic Debuts Film Festival
Winner
Best Feature Film
Lübeck Nordic Film Days
Best Feature Film
Lübeck Nordic Film Days
Official Selection
Jeonju Int'l. Film Festival
Jeonju Int'l. Film Festival