Doom 94 (Latvian: Jelgava 94) is a semi-biographical novel by Latvian writer Jānis Joņevs about the generation living in Jelgava, Latvia in the 1990s that searches for their own identity and are fans of alternative culture. This is his debut novel. Since 2016, this book has been translated into 11 languages and a movie was released in September 2019.[1][2][3]
 First edition (Latvian) | |
| Author | Jānis Joņevs |
|---|---|
| Country | Latvia |
| Genre | Semi-biographical novel |
| Publisher | Wrecking Ball Press {English translation) |
Publication date | 2013 |
| Pages | 312 |
| ISBN | 9789934872846 |
Plot edit
The novel begins on April 5, 1994, the death of Kurt Cobain, the lead singer and guitarist of Nirvana.[2] Cobain's death influences youngsters living in Jelgava, Latvia to begin listening to heavy metal music.[4] This is also the time that Latvia has recently regained its independence from the Soviet Union, causing economic and social upheaval. The book's main character Janis turns to the alternative lifestyle offered by an emergent heavy metal scene.[5]
Translations edit
Since 2016 the original book ‘’Jelgava 94’’ has already been translated into 11 languages – French,[6] Slovenian,[7] Norwegian,[8] Estonian,[9] Hungarian, Lithuanian,[10] English, Bulgarian,[11] Spanish, German and Finnish.
| Language | Title | Publisher | Translator | Year of release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| French | "Metal" | GAIA Editions | Nicolas Auzanneau | 2016 |
| Slovenian | "Metalci ‘94" | Miš | Jedrt Lapuh Maležič | 2016 |
| Norwegian | "Fordømte 94" | Bokbyen Forlag | Snorre Karkonen-Svensson | 2016 |
| Estonian | "Jelgava 94" | Randvelt | Mikk Grins | 2017 |
| Lithuanian | "Jelgava 94" | Kitos knygos | Jurgis Algimantas Banevičius | 2018 |
| Hungarian | "Metál" | Vince Kiadó | Tölgyesi Beatrix | 2018 |
| English | "Doom 94" | Wrecking Ball Press | Kaija Straumanis | 2018 |
| Bulgarian | "Йелгава 94" | Izida | Albena Metodieva | 2018 |
| Spanish | "Jelgava" | Abismos casa editorial | Ana Karenina O. Contreras | 2020 |
| German | "Jelgava 94" | parasitenpresse | Bettina Bergmann | 2022 |
| Finnish | "Doom 94" | Siltala | Annika Suna | 2022 |
Awards edit
2014 edit
- European Union Prize for Literature[12][13]
- Annual Latvian Literature Award in category "Best Debut’’[14][15]
- Latvian National Television award "Kilograms kultūras"[16]
- Latvian National Library Children and Young Adults Jury award, 15+ category[17]
- Bookshop's "Jānis Roze" most sold book of 2014[18]
2015 edit
- AKKA/LAA "Author award of 2015"[19]
Film edit
Work on a film adaptation of the book called "Jelgava 94" began in 2017. The film was released in September 2019.[20][21][1] Movie scenes were filmed in many locations throughout Riga and Jelgava, and at a former school in Priekuļi Municipality. The main actor was Bruno Bitenieks who was a student at Riga Teika Secondary School.[22] The film received funding from the National Film Center and is supported by Jelgava Municipality. The film was produced by Jura Podnieka studija.[23]
| Scriptwriter | Matīss Gricmanis |
|---|---|
| Cinematographer | Aigars Sērmukšs |
| Production designer | Aivars Žukovskis |
| Producer | Antra Cilinska |
References edit
- ^ a b "Watch trailer for forthcoming 'Jelgava 94' movie". Public Broadcasting of Latvia. July 5, 2019. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
- ^ a b Rudzīte, Katrina (April 2013). "Ceļā uz metālu". satori.lv. Retrieved May 8, 2019.
- ^ "Three for the Weekend in Latvia: Jelgava 94, Rutulis on tour, modern Spanish circus". Public Broadcasting of Latvia. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
- ^ "Latvian Literature". Retrieved May 8, 2019.
- ^ "Jelgava 94". goodreads.com. Retrieved May 8, 2019.
- ^ ""Jelgava 94" by Jānis Joņevs published in France". Latvian Literature. March 6, 2016. Retrieved May 12, 2019.
- ^ "Metalci '94 : pogubljeni v črnini". dobreknjige.si (in Slovenian). Retrieved May 12, 2019.
- ^ "Joņeva populāro romānu "Jelgava 94" izdos Francijā un Norvēģijā". Jauns.lv (in Latvian). January 2016. Retrieved May 12, 2019.
- ^ "JELGAVA 94: Jānis Jovens – Raamat". www.rahvaraamat.ee (in Estonian). Retrieved May 12, 2019.
- ^ ""Jelgava 94" – a Latvian novel about the 90s generation". 15min (in Lithuanian). November 19, 2018. Retrieved May 12, 2019.
- ^ "Classic and contemporary Latvian literature continues to be published abroad". Latvian Literature. March 4, 2019. Retrieved May 12, 2019.
- ^ "Janis Jonevs". European Union Prize for Literature. Archived from the original on March 3, 2021. Retrieved May 12, 2019.
- ^ "Janis Jonevs wins 2014 European Union Prize for Literature". The Baltic Course. October 8, 2016. Retrieved May 12, 2019.
- ^ "2014. gada laureāti". laligaba.lv (in Latvian). Retrieved May 12, 2019.
- ^ "Annual Latvian Literature Prizes have been awarded". Baltic News Network. April 25, 2014. Retrieved May 8, 2019.
- ^ "Jāņa Joņeva grāmata "Jelgava 94" saņem LTV balvu "Kilograms kultūras"". zz.lv. March 2014. Retrieved May 12, 2019.
- ^ Dzērve, Laura (March 2014). "Noslēdzas bērnu un jauniešu žūrijas lasīšanas maratons". lsm.lv (in Latvian). Retrieved May 12, 2019.
- ^ "Joņevs jaunu grāmatu tik drīz nesola". lsm.lv (in Latvian). June 2014. Retrieved May 12, 2019.
- ^ "Autora balvas ieguvēji : Autora balva : Kultūras un izglītības fonds : Par AKKA/LAA : AKKA/LAA". akka-laa.lv. Retrieved May 12, 2019.
- ^ Lācis, Jānis (December 2017). "Sākusies filmas "Jelgava 94" filmēšana". lsm.lv (in Latvian). Retrieved May 12, 2019.
- ^ "Jelgava '94". National Film Centre of Latvia. Retrieved May 12, 2019.
- ^ "Foto: Ar jaunu aktieri galvenajā lomā atsākusies spēlfilmas "Jelgava 94" filmēšana". satori.lv (in Latvian). May 2018. Retrieved May 13, 2019.
- ^ "Jelgava 94". jps.lv. Retrieved May 13, 2019.