‘Blizzard Of Souls’ Composer Lolita Ritmanis On Fulfilling A Dream With “Epic” Latvian Drama & The Need For More Inclusivity Among Composers Hired For “Big, Cinematic Films”

For much of her career, composer Lolita Ritmanis dreamed of tackling an “epic” Latvian film, in tribute to her heritage as a Latvian-American. In 2019, she finally was able to do so with Blizzard of Souls, penning deeply affecting music, which landed her on the Oscars’ shortlist for Best Original Score. Directed by Dzintars Dreibergs, […]