The Pagan King

Set in the 13th century during the Crusades, the film follows the conflict between the people of the Baltic region and the forces of Rome. When a reigning king chooses an unexpected commoner named Namejs as his heir on his deathbed, the young man must find the strength to lead his people. He faces off against Max von Buxhoeveden, a ruthless envoy sent by the Pope to conquer the pagan tribes and impose Christianity. Namejs strives to unite the local warriors to protect their freedom from the violent invasion.

Directed by Aigars Grauba, this project followed his 2012 film Dream Team 1935. The production was a joint effort between the United Kingdom and Latvia, produced by Platforma Filma with a budget of 3 million USD. The cast features Edvin Endre as Namejs, Aistė Diržiūtė as Lauga, and James Bloor as Max von Buxhoeveden, supported by Artūrs Skrastiņš and Elīna Vāne.

The film has received moderate reception from viewers. It holds a rating of 6/10 on IMDb based on 2,700 votes and a 6.4/10 on TMDB from 82 votes.