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Wordsmiths

Wordsmiths

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Vārdotājas (Wordsmiths) traces the recent rise of women's stand-up comedy in Latvia, but it is by no means just for laughs. Feelings of discomfort, shame, shock, are just some of the subjects tackled.

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Released

Original Language

Latvian

Runtime

26 mins

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Release Date

11 November 2019

Country

Latvia

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