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Vesper (2022)
Errie, emotional and well done!
Was waiting for this movie and paid to see it. It's exceptionally well done with such a low budget and resources. Organic, natural, dirty, slimy, not, polished, sometimes too disturbing and brutal maybe, not "hollywood",no cheap pop corn eating action stuff. The actors were fantastic, the girl is a star! Also the drone "actor" gave it unusual playfulness.
The story itself was too emotional and heavy for me. Everyone is in survival mode. Lot's of fear and desperation around. I felt tense and went out with unease. Same uneasy feeling like in K. Buozyte first movie "The Collectress".
Not recommending for younger kids.
Sluga narodu (2015)
Witty, clever, lighthearted
I don't usually watch Eastern European production, as it's usually bad. But recent events got me curious. And I quite liked it! Good dialogues, the charm of local "culture", funny characters and almost fairytale hero, who tries to fight bad guys. It was cute. I even forgave all that hysterical screaming, which is common in Eastern European comedies. Western world may find lots of stereotypes, sexism and such, but please understand that everything takes time in different cultures.
Peace to Us in Our Dreams (2015)
Eerie flair to the future given circumstances
Lots of unspoken emotions and word but lots can be felt in this movie. Several souls all looking for answers and fighting their own battles. Those who know about S. Bartas life - it's almost tragic and eerie flair of the future. His daughter Ina Marija Bartaite, killed by a drunk driver while riding a bike at night in 2021 April. In this light suddenly all the words, dialogs, scenes have much deeper meaning and emotion.
Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020)
When you expect crap, but get surprisingly addicted!
I signed in it IMDB just to leave good rating for this movie, because the critics try to destroy it!! This movie is so silly, sweet, heartwarming, cheesy, and feel good, that most peeps I know watch it regularly several times! It really came on time to lift our spirits in pandemic. The acting is worth an award, the songs are addictive and touching. I think this movie will become cult in time, and many phrases and memes are already circling around! Good job!!!
Ishgyventi vasara (2018)
Battling not only illness but social stigma
I will not go into other areas, but what this movie tries to bring up several times is social stigma of mental illness in Lithuania. This negative reputation and shame adds extra toll and pressure on people who are suffering mental conditions or makes them even avoid treatment.
I'm glad this issue is being escalated through art forms, as it is easier this way to initiate much needed conversation in the country with high suicidal rates.