In Biographical Drama ‘Ulya,’ Karlis Arnolds Avots Stars as a Female Latvian Basketballer Who Became a Legend (Exclusive Cannes Clips)

In Biographical Drama ‘Ulya,’ Karlis Arnolds Avots Stars as a Female Latvian Basketballer Who Became a Legend (Exclusive Cannes Clips)

The actor also co-wrote the script for Viesturs Kairišs' black-and-white Un Certain Regard film, which explores identity and takes us back to Soviet Union-era Latvia through the eyes of Uļjana Semjonova.

EXCLUSIVE: Poster for Cannes Un Certain Regard entry Ulya - Cannes 2026 - Un Certain Regard

The new film by Latvian director Viesturs Kairišs is a biographical drama based on the early life and career of world-renowned basketball player Ulyana Semjonova