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Kroņa numurs
Ten-year-old Čurkstiņš is both an ordinary and unusual modern boy who, in his wanderings around the outskirts of his town, is never far from his two passions: his camera and his white cat, Watson. Čurkstiņš has a rich library of detective novels at home. The books he has read clearly influence his perception of the world around him, but the boy also possesses enormous patience and a sense of honesty. All of this suggests that he has the potential to be a talented investigator. During the course of the film, the boy, without realizing it, has done his first investigative work, exposing the cunning money-grabbing and hiding mechanisms of the fisherman Mellup. Čurkstiņš has evidence that the police officers lack. Gathering this evidence, of course, involves difficulties, risks, and clever solutions, which also form the plot of the film, but it all began with the lies of adults, against which the little boy protests internally and begins his great work.
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Plot Summary
A short comedic film, 'Kroņa numurs' (Crown Number) satirizes bureaucratic processes and the absurdity of certain regulations within a fictional setting. The narrative likely follows characters attempting to navigate a system that is more concerned with form than function, leading to humorous and often frustrating situations. Through its comedic lens, the film comments on the inefficiencies and illogical rules that can govern everyday life.
Critical Reception
As a short film from 1986, 'Kroņa numurs' is not widely reviewed in mainstream international critical circles. However, within Latvian cinema, it is recognized as a piece of humorous social commentary characteristic of its era. Audience reception, particularly among those familiar with Latvian cinema of the Soviet period, likely appreciated its satirical take on everyday absurdities.
What Reviewers Say
A humorous portrayal of bureaucratic absurdity.
Offers a lighthearted critique of rigid systems.
A notable short film from Latvian cinema of the 1980s.
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Fun Fact
The film was directed by Jānis Cimmermanis, who also appeared in the film and is known for his work in animation and children's programming within Latvian cinema.
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