Film: Uļa — Smiltene, October 9, 2026

Film: Uļa — Smiltene, October 9, 2026

The film “Uļa” will be screened in the cinema hall of the Smiltene Municipality Cultural Centre. The screening will take place on October 9, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The story takes viewers to Latvia in the 1960s. The main character, Uļa, is a teenager who enters the world of professional basketball. She must choose between hiding from the world and accepting herself. The film also centres on the struggle to pursue her dream. It explores the search for identity, courage and a sense of belonging. The film runs for 1 hour and 44 minutes. The screening is organised by Kino | Smiltene Municipality. It will be an opportunity to follow an emotional biographical story about youth, sport and personal choice in a cinema setting.

What to expect at the event

“Uļa” is a film about a teenager who discovers the professional basketball environment in 1960s Latvia. The central conflict of the story is Uļa’s choice to accept herself and strive to achieve her dream.

Venue and time

The screening will take place on October 9, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in the cinema hall of the Smiltene Municipality Cultural Centre, 1 Gaujas Street, Smiltene.

Tickets

The ticket price is EUR 5.00. Pensioners and children under 7 pay EUR 3.00, while pupils and students pay EUR 4.00, upon presenting a valid certificate or a document confirming the child’s age at the entrance.

Important information for visitors

• The film runs for 1 hour and 44 minutes.
• Insurance is available for the event.

Why attend

The film offers a focused and emotional story about the courage to be yourself, a sense of belonging and the desire to fulfil your dream in the world of professional sport.