In the Middle

Name: In the Middle
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2020-12-08

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Storyline

A story of a Latvian family making tentative plans to return to Latvia. Ģirts, a doctor working in Denmark for nine years, receives an invitation to set up a professional practice back in Latvia – a welcome opportunity, as he would like to look after his parents better. But things aren't as simple as that, and his family is divided over the issue.

Details

DirectorViesturs Meikšāns

ReleasedDec 8, 2020

StatusReleased

Original languageLatvian

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Reviews

7 reviews · 6 critics

5 fresh · 1 rotten

Kevin Maher

RTThe Times (UK)Mar 30, 2023

This affectionate look at the unsung heroes of Britain’s grassroots refereeing community is just that — a look.

Cath Clarke

RTGuardianMar 28, 2023

It should be compulsory viewing for anybody tempted to give refs a bit of grief.

Graham Fuller

RTThe Arts DeskApr 3, 2023

Pondering what drives these apparently sane individuals to do such an onerous job, director-producer Greg Cruttwell's documentary is a vibrant study in diversity and concomitant prejudice that benefits from his light touch.

Edward Porter

RTSunday Times (UK)Apr 3, 2023

Greg Cruttwell’s documentary doesn’t have any scandalous revelations, but it’s a whistleblowing film in a different sense.