Māris Mičerevskis

Māris Mičerevskis is a writer, publicist, and historian. He has appeared as an actor in the films “Kriminālās ekselences Fonds” and the Finnish film “Devils Bride.” As a historical consultant, he contributed to the films “Baltu Ciltis” and “Dieva Suns.” He is the author and publisher of several books, including the children’s book “7 dienas Miltiņu karaļvalstī,” which won the “Zvaigzne” award for children’s literature. He also wrote a play in the Latgalian dialect of Latvian – “Sapyns vosoras naktī” – and authored the script for the theater production “Dzimumzīme.” As a historian, he has researched Freemasonry in Latvia and published several articles on the subject. He is co-writing with Raitis Abele.

Wagner and Satan

LIM 2025

In 1837 Riga, Peter is part of a mysterious Latvian Masonic lodge that safeguards an ancient sheet of music said to drive listeners mad. The lodge recruits charismatic yet narcissistic conductor Richard Wagner, who charms Peter and infiltrates the group. Wagner, driven by greed and ambition, betrays them by stealing the forbidden music. Peter embarks on a relentless foot chase across the Baltic, resembling the wounded and haunted figure from Dead Man.

As Wagner manipulates those around him, Peter’s pursuit becomes a descent into obsession and madness. Wagner flees across the sea, enduring a harrowing voyage plagued by starvation, storms, and near-death experiences that reshape his vision and inspire The Flying Dutchman. The chase culminates in tragedy and revelation, with Wagner achieving escape and glory, while Peter is left broken, consumed by the shadow of the man he once hunted.