Stories of the Livonians

The documentary focuses on the Livonians, who are closely related to Estonians, and examines their language and culture. The Livonian language is critically endangered, with only a few dozen speakers remaining, and many Livonians today do not speak it as their native tongue.

Filmed in 1988 and 1990, the documentary includes footage from Livonian villages on the Courland peninsula and Riga, Latvia. It features archival materials from 1940 and 1966, providing historical context to the current state of the Livonian people. This film is a rare documentation of a culture that is largely forgotten, emphasizing the importance of preserving their stories for future generations.