'Žagari' traces the lives of Andrejs and Juris Žagars, brothers from the city of Césis who both became distinguished in the arts as actors and administrators in various roles, while both also found success as entrepreneurs.
The original plan of the filmmakers was to show two strong personalities with their characteristic relationship and rivalries. However, fate intervened during the filming process, transforming the result into a powerful and touching portrait of brotherly love and the importance of family ties.
Director: Zita Kaminska, Script: Henrieta Verhoustinska, Main cinematographer: Uvis Burjāns.
