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Director Viesturs Kairiss discusses the film Ulya, focusing on themes of identity and the human story behind Ulyana Semyonova.

Director Viesturs Kairiss discusses Ulya at Cannes 2026, exploring identity, Soviet Latvia and the human story behind Ulyana Semyonova. The post “Ulya”, interview with the director Viesturs Kairiss appeared first on Fred Film Radio .

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Guest: Viesturs Kairiss

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Books & works: Ulya

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