Weathering Love

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Weathering Love
Creator Janis Klimanovs,
Year 2013
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Website http://www.janisklimanovs.com/

Weathering Love is a documental film that reveals an intimate story of a life-long romance.


"Listen how the winds of spring are singing, they will bring you joy and my greetings of love…"

February 14, 1953, Ranka

Weathering Love is a documental film that reveals an intimate story of a life-long romance.

Janis Klimanovs documents his grandparents, he is interested in finding out what kind of memories are most valuable to them. The film depicts an intimate portrait which reveals a true love story. His grandparents daily life is simple, and yet special, holding some magical beauty deep inside.

Cinematography: Janis Klimanovs Music: Max Richter Video 16'45 2013

Thanks to David Haines

Janis Klimanovs [LV] is a photographer and video artist. Filmmaking and photography are currently his primary modes of making his ideas tangible. In his work he is interested to absorb, record and appropriate the pure innocence of daily life. His explorations translates in a mixture of still and moving images, creating meaningful metaphors. Duality and subtexts are important in his work. He is looking for another way of how to manipulate reality and tell his stories.