The Red Barn

The Red Barn (2026)



Sarkanais šķūnis

0.0 2026 — —

Director: Pēteris Krilovs

Cast: Imants Strads, Kaspars Zvīgulis

Documentary
The 20th century longed for utopia yet was marked by tragedy. This film explores the nearly hundred-year journey of San Francisco-based Latvian artist and playwright Raimonds Staprāns as he sought to define life and statehood. It recreates one of his paintings in exact detail and invites actors to embody characters from his plays. Guided by the painting’s symbolically charged red barn, the film intentionally sparks debate among the actors, director, and crew over the characters’ motivations—and the alternative choices and decisions those characters could have made but never did.

More About This Film

The Red Barn (2026) is an upcoming American drama film directed and written by Richard Brauer. The story centers on Michael Bol, an elderly farmer portrayed by Ernest Borgnine, who finds himself in financial distress after discovering he owes a substantial inheritance tax. As land developers move in with predatory acquisition offers, Michael faces the potential loss of his life's work, a situation mirrored by several of his neighbors.

  • Ernest Borgnine reprises his acting career in this late-life role as the protagonist facing economic hardship.
  • The film features a supporting ensemble cast including Kimberly Norris, Kate Peckham, and Will David Young.
  • Suzi Regan and Jim Porterfield appear in key supporting roles within the community dynamics.
  • The narrative explores themes of rural land rights, generational wealth transfer, and community solidarity.

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