Kārlis Arnolds Avots • Actor
"When I discovered theatre and film, I found a source that could fill the gap inside my soul"
BERLINALE 2025: The young actor discusses past and present challenges in his career, dream projects and even the social responsibility of his profession
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Kārlis Arnolds Avots is one of Latvia’s most compelling actors – building a career through unique & challenging roles. Having starred in Viesturs Kairisš’s January [+see also:
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Now selected for EFP's 2025 European Shooting Stars, she talks to us about his emerging career.
