Elžbieta Latėnaitė accompanying “Silver Crane Night” around Lithuania: it is a great pleasure to bring quality Lithuanian cinema to the country’s city
Elžbieta Latėnaitė, who accompanied “Sidabrinės gervės” around Lithuania all night, says: “I am very happy to present at this festival. It is a great happiness to bring high-quality cinema from our country to the city and district of Lithuania without any tickets or taxes.”
The organizers of the festival aim to present one feature film, one short film, one animation film and one student work in each of the cities. The main categories of the National Film Awards “Silver Crane” include films that show the diversity of Lithuanian cinema. Which specific films to choose from the aforementioned categories is decided by each city individually. There are also regular meetings with all other filmmakers, who are interviewed by Elžbieta Latėnaitė, who hosted this year’s Silver Cranes awards.
“It’s fun to acquaint the audience of various cities with film trends, to reveal what topics are most important to Lithuanian creators now, to open the curtain to the behind-the-scenes of film production, by interviewing the creators. One time I interviewed a promising second-year film directing student who created an impactful short film, another time – the first female operator in Lithuania who shot a long feature film, and another time – an experienced actress, actress, producer. Viewers have a rare opportunity to get a feel for what kind of people are behind the soon-to-be parody piece, what was important to them when making their film. I try to mention that Lithuanian cinema is the best, and to thank people for taking their time and coming to watch and support it. I urge you to look for cinema legally”, says E. Latėnaitė.
The closest meeting of “Silver Crane Nights” with the audience will take place this Friday, August 26, in Karklė. This will be part of the nature-enhancing event “Doing it by the sea 2022”. The audience in Karkle will be treated to a parody of the short film “Techno Mama”, which won the “Silver Crane” for the director Saulius Baradinskas, as well as the debut director Jorūnė Greičiūtė’s film “Viskas gerai”, the animated story “Mora Mora film” created by Jurga Šeduikytė, Lauryno Baradinegrimas, who impressed Venice with this year’s “Sidabrinės gervė” awards recognized as the best feature film of the year.
Singer, songwriter and creator of the animated film “Mora Mora” Jurga Šeduikytė will come to the meeting with the audience in Karklea. She is looking forward to meeting the audience: “This festival is an opportunity for me to see the best Lithuanian films on tour. And as creators, it’s a wonderful opportunity to meet the moviegoer and hear his fresh impressions, talk about what’s important. Both the circumstances of the film and outside of it. It is not the creator’s attitude towards what is happening around him and what is inside him, but it is never only about the creator.”
J. Šeduikytė says that “Mora Mora” was inspired by her dreams and her attempt to live with pain and sadness. “Since the film is still touring foreign festivals, I am very happy every time it is shown in Lithuania. From what I heard, different aspects of the film resonated with the audience. Therefore, in the “Mora Mora” language, a person recognizes his inner child”, says J. Šeduikytė.
The next “Silver Crane Nights” event will take place on September 1 in Anykščiai. “Pilgrimus” and “Mora mora”, debut director Gantas Bendik’s film “I sold my classmate” and a warm story about a crazy holiday in the village “Lobis”, directed by Agnê Marcinkevičiūtės, are also scheduled here. September 2 the “Silver Crane Nights” festival travels to Joniškis, September 3. – to Šalčininki, and on September 9 – to Šiauliai.
“Cinema in nature is a luxurious and at the same time cozy way to experience art. Quality immersive cinema, good company, blankets, folding chairs, snacks and drinks, fresh evening air and autumn wind – what could be more fun? I invite everyone to find a convenient town and time, to come and meet me and the Lithuanian cinema.
After all, art can change life. A film seen in time is able to create the necessary spark, a new idea, allow closed feelings to be felt, treat with beauty, truth, fix, enchant, shock. Art, seen in childhood and adolescence, has a particularly important power: it helps to understand oneself, to get to know people, and sometimes to choose a profession. That’s why I see the great value of this festival,” says Elžbieta Latėnaitė, who accompanies the entire “Silver Crane Nights” festival on trips around Lithuania.
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