Monotonija

"Monotonija" is a 2007 Latvian drama film directed by Juris Poskus. The narrative follows Ilze, portrayed by Iveta Pole, a young woman from a rural Latvian village who responds to a newspaper advertisement seeking actresses. Despite failing the audition, her pride prevents her from returning home. Her boyfriend, Ojars (played by Varis Pinkis), skeptical of her ambitions, travels to the city to persuade her to come back. The film explores their relationship as they navigate pretense and dishonesty, attempting to reconcile their emotional disconnect.

The film has a runtime of 90 minutes and holds an IMDb rating of 6.6 out of 10, based on 95 user reviews. It has received several awards and nominations, including the Perspectives Award for first and second-time filmmakers at the 29th Moscow International Film Festival.