My Favorite War

My Favorite War is a 2020 animated documentary that tells the director's personal experience of growing up in Soviet Latvia from 1970 to 1990. The film follows Ilze Burkovska-Jacobsen as she shares her childhood story, exploring themes of sibling relationship, Cold War propaganda, and mother-daughter dynamics. Set against the backdrop of the Soviet Union and the country's gradual transition towards Perestroika, the film is a powerful coming-of-age story that delves into the complexities of growing up under oppressive regimes.