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Ceplis

Name: Ceplis
Genre: History, Comedy, Drama
Released: 1972
Duration: 90 min

1972 · 90 min · History

In 1920s Latvia, an ambitious wheeler-dealer launches a brick-making company that promises riches, drawing in eager investors — until the scheme's shaky foundations begin to crack. A satirical period comedy of greed and speculation.

Runtime: 90 min
Genre: History · Comedy · Drama
Mood: funny · thoughtful
Entry: easy entry
Best for: first visit · shorter watch · a lighter route

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Part of 10 Essential Latvian Films

This film is stop 3 of 10 in the hand-ranked native-cinema route through Latvia. See the complete ranking or read the selection methodology.