THE TRAITOR

This is the story of Vilis Lācis (1904–1966), a man etched into the collective Latvian memory both as one of the nation’s most beloved writers and as a politician—the ultimate betrayer of his country and its people. Writing exclusively in Latvian and already enjoying fame, financial stability, and widespread readership before the Soviet occupation, Lācis was not one of those who served a foreign power merely to gain wealth or recognition. His motivations ran deeper, raising questions that this film seeks to unravel.Déclaration de l'auteurA psychological drama based on true events, the film explores the archetype of a "lost soul" through four stages of character development:The Victim – Circumstances prevent him from becoming who he imagined himself to be.The Hero – He finds a way to prove himself and achieves success.The False Saint – Enjoying fame and power, he develops an illusion of omnipotence, losing touch with himself and reality.The Fallen Angel – Realizing he is lost, but [...] Détails du projet et contacts sur Series Mania+