The Cinematheque

“Engaging and convincing … While for some viewers this film will be a sports drama about the international victory march of the TTT team, for others it will be a vivid reminder of the unfathomably large number of destinies changed during the Soviet era.”

Sonora Broka, Kino Raksti

Dzintars Dreibergs (Blizzard of Souls , EUFF 2020) directs a gripping sports drama that doubles as a powerful document of cultural resistance. Set in Soviet-era Riga, the film follows Dzidra, a spirited teenager whose passion for basketball is matched only by her yearning to reunite with her refugee brother abroad. When she joins a newly formed local squad and becomes its captain, she fuels the birth of TTT Riga, a powerhouse that would go on to dominate European women’s basketball. As international matches offer a rare window to the world outside of Latvia, Dzidra must learn how to navigate the relentless surveillance of the KGB. Dreibergs’s film pays homage to a legendary team while capturing the quiet resilience of a nation fighting to retain its identity.

In Latvian and Russian with English subtitles

Streaming
December 1 (Tuesday) through
December 20 (Sunday)

To stream this film:
Follow this link to the virtual platform.
Purchase a ticket for $12 (plus tax) or purchase a multi-film pass (details below). 

Once rented, you will have until December 15 to start the film. After the film is started, you will have 72 hours to finish watching it.

If you are having technical issues with the stream, please click here.
You can also contact EUFF directly by emailing info@​euffonline.​ca.

This film is available to stream in Canada only. 

Five Virtual Film Bundle: $50 (plus tax)
Online Festival Pass: $100 (plus tax) 

Please note: Tickets to in-person screenings do not include access to online EUFF offerings, nor vice versa.