Scarecrows
Over four seasons at Riga International Airport, Scarecrows reveals an invisible layer of labor, planning, and resources of which most travelers have no inkling, but which is essential to making air travel possible. In her characteristically observational style, director Laila Pakalniņa portrays the airport as a fascinating ecological frontier with fences, service roads, signs, and runways.
The invisible world of airports
Airports appear to be perfectly organized systems, but for many animals, they are ordinary habitats. Birds, foxes, rabbits, and beavers view the runways and fences as part of their natural environment. This creates a constant tension between the need for punctual flights and the lives of wild animals. A small team of wildlife managers works daily to keep these two worlds separate.
A fascinating ecological border area
Over four seasons, Scarecrows reveals the hidden processes that make air travel possible at Riga International Airport. Director Laila Pakalniņa observes how the airport functions as an ecological frontier, formed by fences, roads, and signs. The result is a humorous and surprising story about the relationship between humans and nature in a technological environment. The film offers a unique glimpse into a world most travelers are unaware of.
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October 2026
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| Datum | Tijd | Locatie | Ticketlink | CalendarLink |
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| Fri 9 Oct | 21:15 | LantarenVenster | Buy tickets | |
Friday 9 October
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