Alcohol, violence and extreme poverty make the remote Latvian countryside a living hell. When Zandas (28) incestuous brother is sent to jail for abusing their children, the young mother attempts to escape the vicious circle. A family-portrait like you’ve never seen before… shocking, surreal and stunning. A pure cinematic masterpiece, synonymical for cruel rural realities in the post-soviet era.
Andris Gauja
He’s an up-and-coming film director with a special knack for finding unusual subjects and characters. His previous films, mostly on ethical and social issues, have been very popular with TV and film audiences. Family Instinct is the director’s third documentary film.
