Midsummer Madness (2007)
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- 1h 34min
- Comedy, Drama
- 12 Oct 2007 (Austria)
- Movie
A comedy that follows a group of people immersed in Latvia's summer solstice celebration, the shortest night of the year.
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Awards:
- 11 nominations.
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Cast
| Maria de Medeiros | ... |
Livia
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| Dominique Pinon | ... |
Toni
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Orlando Wells | ... |
Curt
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| Gundars Abolins | ... |
Oskars
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| Chulpan Khamatova | ... |
Aida
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| Tobias Moretti | ... |
Peteris
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| Detlev Buck | ... |
Axel
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Roland Düringer | ... |
Karl
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| Birgit Minichmayr | ... |
Maija
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| Daniil Spivakovskiy | ... |
Foma
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Aurelija Anuzhite | ... |
Natasha
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| Yevgeni Sitokhin | ... |
Leonid
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| Victor McGuire | ... |
Mike
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Benito Sambo | ... |
Yuki
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Peter Faerber | ... |
Egons
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Pits Andersons | ... |
Rock'n Roll Singer
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Edite Andrejeva | ... |
Soccer fan
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Eriks Arajs | ... |
Fireman
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Elina Banga | ... |
Nurse
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Annija Belogrudova | ... |
Magone
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Dzintars Belogrudovs | ... |
Berzinsh
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Gatis Belogrudovs | ... |
Musician
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Aija Berzina | ... |
Nurse
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Laura Bluma | ... |
Patient
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Janis Blums | ... |
Janis
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Elina Brumane | ... |
Receptionist
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Ainars Bushs | ... |
Fireman
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Evgeniy Cherkes | ... |
Paramedic #2
(as Jevgenijs Cerkess)
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Marvin H. Coppola | ... |
Football fan
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Kristiana Dreimane | ... |
Catering girl
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Anta Engele | ... |
Jolanta
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Janina Feldmane | ... |
Old lady
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Horst Ferdinand | ... |
Baby
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Zhana Gailis | ... |
Rascally girl
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Raimonds Gedertsons | ... |
Fireman
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Jana Goba | ... |
Gunta
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Klavs Grieze | ... |
Soccer fan
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Ingemars Grivels | ... |
Soccer fan
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| Alexander Hahn | ... |
Policeman
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| Leo Hirssons | ... |
Wladimir
(as Leo Hirsons)
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Niks Jakabsons | ... |
Rascally boy
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Aleksis Jalaneckis | ... |
Fireman
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Ugis Kahnisl | ... |
Paramedic
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Guna Kalnina | ... |
Patient
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Voldemars Karpacs | ... |
Peasant
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Alexander Kerr | ... |
Receptionist
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Janis Kirmuska | ... |
Kruminsh
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Kseniya Kostina | ... |
Nurse
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Andrejs Kurmelis | ... |
Fireman
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Toms Lagzdins | ... |
Oak leave
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Katrina Liepa | ... |
Waitress
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Girts Lukevics | ... |
Paramedic #1
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Mairis Marcinkevics | ... |
Paramedic
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Zigurds Neimanis | ... |
Doctor
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Kristine Nevarauska | ... |
Cilda
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| Thomas Oláh | ... |
Doctor
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Egils Osis | ... |
Balderis
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Udis Ozolins | ... |
Customs Officer
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Armands Ozols | ... |
Fireman
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| Aleksandrs Petukhovs | ... |
Vodokhlebnikovs
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Rojs Piziks | ... |
Soccer fan
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Alfreds Pjatkins | ... |
Craftsman
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Anatolijs Pjatkins | ... |
Man behind Pinon
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Tatjana Ploskikh | ... |
Katharina
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Aivars Pochs | ... |
Fireman
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Aivars Pods | ... |
Fireman
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Didzis Pods | ... |
Fireman
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Andrejs Pogrebnjaks | ... |
Fireman
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Solveiga Poikane | ... |
Woman at ticket counter
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Dainis Porgants | ... |
Purvinsh
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Harijs Provornijs | ... |
Krishna
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Pauls Puke | ... |
Soccer fan
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Gatis Pumpurs | ... |
Soccer fan
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Jakov Rafalson | ... |
Nikita
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Boris Reznik | ... |
Piano man
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Karlis Rozentals | ... |
Soccer fan
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Yulya Rumyanceva | ... |
Dasha
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Juris Safronovs | ... |
Doctor
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Dmitrijs Saveljevs | ... |
Soccer fan
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Aleksej Sharando | ... |
Doorman
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Aleksandr Sircov | ... |
Contrabass player
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Dita Smaukstele | ... |
Nurse
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Kristaps Sprogis | ... |
Soccer fan
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Edgars Spura | ... |
Musician
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Dzordzs Steels | ... |
Doctor #1
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Armands Strauja | ... |
Oak leave
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Imbi Strenga | ... |
Marite
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Sarmite Sumane | ... |
Soccer fan
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Krista Terauda | ... |
Dakota Rollergirl #1
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Henrijs Timmermanis | ... |
American tourist
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Vitalijs Tmsevichs | ... |
Patient
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Viktorija Tokarska | ... |
Rollergirl
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Gints Treijs | ... |
Soccer fan
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Matiss Tuchs | ... |
Rascally boy
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Imants Vekmanis | ... |
Fireman
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James-William Watts | ... |
Lewis
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Veits Ziedonis | ... |
Fireman
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| Kaspars Znotins | ... |
Borderguard
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Oksana Zubkova | ... |
Masha
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Directed by
| Alexander Hahn | ||
Written by
| Alexander Hahn | ... | (screenplay) |
| Alexander Hahn | ... | (story) |
| Alexander Mahler | ... | |
| Norman Hudis | ... | (additional material) & |
| Dan Wicksman | ... | (additional material) |
| Nuria Wicksman | ... | (additional material) |
Produced by
| Dzintars Belogrudovs | ... | consulting producer |
| Markus Fischer | ... | producer |
| Alexander Hahn | ... | associate producer |
| Uli Mueller-Uri | ... | line producer |
| Konstantin Serebryakov | ... | co-producer |
| Guntis Trekteris | ... | co-producer |
| Steve Walsh | ... | co-producer |
Music by
| Klaus Hundsbichler | ... | (Version "West") |
| Markus Pöchinger | ... | (Version "East") |
| Boris Reznik | ... | (as Boris Resnik) |
Cinematography by
| Jerzy Palacz | ||
Editing by
| Justin Krish | ||
Editorial Department
| Stephen Haren | ... | assistant editor |
| Natasha Wilkinson | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Ieva Rubene | ||
Production Design by
| Ieva Romanova | ... | (as Ieva Romanova) |
Set Decoration by
| Maris Sejans | ||
Costume Design by
| Thomas Oláh | ||
Makeup Department
| Rima Aboltina | ... | key hair stylist |
| Gita Dobelniece | ... | additional makeup artist |
| Andrea Hanke | ... | makeup artist |
| Ilze Trumpe | ... | assistant makeup artist |
Production Management
| Milanka Comfort | ... | production manager |
| Wendy Wolfcarius | ... | production manager: UK |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Baiba Aizkalna | ... | third assistant director |
| Aija Berzina | ... | second assistant director |
| Peter Evers | ... | first assistant director |
| Ben Hughes | ... | first assistant director |
| Laura Melke | ... | third assistant director |
| Nicolas Neuhold | ... | first assistant director: second unit |
| Andrej Vorobyev | ... | trainee assistant director |
Art Department
| Nauris Cans | ... | construction coordinator |
| Aki Gäämbääle | ... | set designer |
| Andris Holms | ... | assistant art director |
| Atis Holms | ... | assistant art director |
| Endijs Kisis | ... | assistant art director |
| Dace Rozlapa | ... | property master |
| Nauris Stalazs | ... | assistant art director |
| Oskars Utinans | ... | assistant art director |
| Petra Zöpnek | ... | storyboard artist |
Sound Department
| Vladislav Boyadjiev | ... | assistant sound engineer |
| Vicky Brazier | ... | sound editor |
| Robert Farr | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Ina Fischer | ... | boom operator |
| William Edouard Franck | ... | sound (as William Franck) |
| Eckhart Goebel | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Sue Harding | ... | foley artist |
| Alexander Koller | ... | sound mixer |
| Tim Lewiston | ... | sound designer |
| Viktors Licovs | ... | boom operator: additional unit |
| Aivars Riekstins | ... | sound recordist |
| Ruth Sullivan | ... | foley artist |
Visual Effects by
| Yuri Chukancev | ... | 3d artist |
| Peter Höhsl | ... | digital effects artist |
| Sepp Kloucek | ... | color grader |
| Pavel Korpelianskiy | ... | 3d artist |
| Sergey Krivoplyasov | ... | 3d artist |
| Marija Nikonova | ... | CGI editor |
| Alexander Petrov | ... | cgi supervisor (as Alexander N. Petrov) |
| Sergey Primak | ... | 3d artist |
| Konstantin Serebryakov | ... | CGI producer |
| Aleksey Shiriaev | ... | 3d artist |
| Olga Shmykova | ... | 3d artist |
| Mikhail Zhilin | ... | 3d artist |
Stunts
| Hermanis Andersons | ... | stunt performer |
| Alexander Hahn | ... | stunt driver |
| Martins Hirsons | ... | fire stunts double |
| Uldis Veispals | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Andrius Baltrusiunas | ... | key grip |
| Aleksandar Bilic | ... | focus puller |
| Kaspare Brakis | ... | additional loader |
| Jurij Charciuk | ... | Steadicam technician |
| Aivars Dambekalns | ... | camera operator |
| Joe Fish | ... | still photographer |
| Jaroslav Gedrovic | ... | electrician assistant |
| Uldis Jancis | ... | camera operator |
| Rimas Jurgelevicius | ... | gaffer |
| Imants Kikulis | ... | still photographer |
| Jevgenijs Kocetkovs | ... | electrician |
| Zahars Kovalevskis | ... | electrician |
| Baiba Lagzdina | ... | clapper loader |
| Mindaugas Markauskas | ... | best boy |
| Rokas Rudzionis | ... | grip |
| Mantas Satkus | ... | steadicam operator |
| Aigars Sermukss | ... | video operator |
| Mindaugas Skruodys | ... | electrician |
| Audrius Zelenius | ... | clapper loader |
Casting Department
| Dzintars Belogrudovs | ... | casting: Latvia |
| Beth Charkham | ... | casting: UK |
| Peter Evers | ... | casting: Austria |
| Brigita Libiete | ... | co-casting |
| Daina Ulmane | ... | casting assistant: Latvia |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Maria Theresia Bartl | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Katrina Liepa | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Liga Sulce | ... | assistant costume designer |
Location Management
| Lita Bernarde | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Gundars Abolins | ... | singer |
| Aurelija Anuzhite | ... | singer |
| Maria de Medeiros | ... | singer |
| Asen Kanchev | ... | music production manager |
| Tobias Moretti | ... | singer |
| Dominique Pinon | ... | singer |
| Dainis Porgants | ... | singer |
| Thomas Pötz | ... | music editor (as Thomas Poetz) |
| Sergey Shnurov | ... | composer: song |
Script and Continuity Department
| Jovita Groblyte | ... | continuity |
Transportation Department
| Vladislav Bradovskij | ... | facilities driver |
| Bruno Bödenauer | ... | driver: Vienna |
| Josef Deininger | ... | driver: Vienna (as Joseph Leidinger) |
| Vilnis Lasmanis | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Graham McLean | ... | facilities driver |
| Sergey Michovic | ... | facilities driver |
| Ivo Silins | ... | driver |
| Ivars Trops | ... | driver |
| Indulis Veinbergs | ... | driver |
| Andris Veldre | ... | driver |
| Aivars Vitmanis | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| Elina Banga | ... | catering assistant |
| Lina Berzina | ... | runner: production office |
| Leo Bramanis | ... | stand-in |
| Agris Danilevics | ... | choreographer |
| Peter Donke | ... | production accountant |
| Bettina Gerbl | ... | production assistant: Vienna |
| Sascha Grunow | ... | catering chef |
| Karin Haager | ... | production coordinator |
| Natasha Henry | ... | public relations |
| Peter Höhsl | ... | film grading |
| Ludmila Ivanova | ... | production trainee |
| Valdis Jansons | ... | set runner |
| Aleksandrs Katishonoks | ... | security head |
| Egils Kazubiernis | ... | set runner |
| Alexander Kerr | ... | dialogue coach |
| Jens Knoblich | ... | catering supervisor |
| Marika Kozlovska | ... | production assistant |
| Ilze Kunga | ... | set runner |
| Kristians Luhaers | ... | production manager: pre-production |
| Margarita Marchinskaite | ... | stand-in |
| Jona Markgraf | ... | catering consultant |
| Romans Medvedevs | ... | fire breather |
| Udis Ozolins | ... | set manager |
| Mandy Roach | ... | book keeping: UK |
| Karin Rudle | ... | head of producer's office |
| Inese Upmane | ... | book keeping |
| Maija Zarina | ... | catering coordinator |
| Elina Zazerska | ... | production assistant |
Thanks
| Vilnis Baltins | ... | thanks |
| Leonids Berzins | ... | thanks |
| Bill Clinton | ... | thanks |
| Mikhail Gorbachev | ... | thanks |
| Nikita Khrushchev | ... | thanks |
| Talivaldis Margévics | ... | thanks |
| Vladimir Putin | ... | thanks |
| Marianne I. van Abbe | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- ACME (2008) (Lithuania) (theatrical)
- ACME (2007) (Latvia) (theatrical)
- Anjou Lafayette (2009) (Hungary) (theatrical)
- Art Fest (2009) (Bulgaria) (theatrical)
- Barnsteiner-Film (2009) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Cinema Nouveau Ou (2009) (Estonia) (theatrical)
- Clorofilms (2009) (Romania) (theatrical)
- Constantin-Film (2007) (Austria) (theatrical)
- EastWest Distribution (2007) (World-wide) (theatrical)
- Stamm Film (2009) (Switzerland) (theatrical)
- ACME (2009) (Estonia) (DVD)
- ACME (2009) (Lithuania) (DVD)
- ACME (2008) (Latvia) (DVD)
- Art Pictures (2009) (Russia)
- Vanguard Cinema (2011) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Basillica Sound (sound re-recording)
- Eurimages (funding)
- Filmfonds Wien (funding)
- Hotel Alberts, Riga (thanks)
- Hotel Tomo, Riga (thanks)
- Latvian National Armed Forces (special thanks)
- Mosfilm (ADR)
- National Film Centre of Latvia (funding)
- Reval Hotel Latvija, Riga (thanks)
- Riga International Airport (thanks)
- Rija Films (ADR)
- SIF 309 Film Music (film score recording)
- Sarah Wiener's Tracking Catering (catering)
- Soundtrack.at (score recording)
- Studio55 (score recording)
- Österreichisches Filminstitut (funding)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Janu Nakts (St. John's Night) is a traditional Latvian celebration during which family and friends gather to build bonfires, barbecue, drink and generally have a good time. According to legend, lovers and those who would like to fall in love, can search the woods for the "magic fern" on this night. This magic fern serves as the focus and pivotal point of the six stories in "Midsummer Madness" It is also a metaphor for the film's underlying theme - finding love. "MIDSUMMER MADNESS " is reflected in the recurring element of the magic fern, a metaphor (both in the film and in real life) for love. The question posed by the film is: can a search for love ever be successful? Each story deals with this question. An answer is provided at the film's conclusion in a humorous and unforgettable way: we see the legendary fern, glowing magically in a meadow. It exists after all! Then a cow ambles along and eats it. The deeper message, which is not obvious to the audience, is therefore: Yes, a search for love can be successful, though we are generally unaware of how to deal with it. Written by Joe W. Wrist |
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Box Office
| Budget | $3,500,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Nearby (2019). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Plaisir d'Amour See more » |
| Crazy Credits | During the end credits, there is a short scene showing the customs officer in Riga airport, repeating a line from the beginning of the film, but ending the sentence differently. See more » |
| Quotes |
Customs Officer:
American? Curt: Yeah. Customs Officer: Fingerprints. Curt: Why? Customs Officer: You take our fingerprints. So... we take yours. See more » |