Cheer Up, Virginijus!
Originally released in 1962. Cheer Up, Virginijus! is a documentary film. directed by Viktoras Staroshas. At just 21 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
The film about the city of Naujoji Akmenė is regarded as one of the first Lithuanian attempts to liberate itself from the stereotypes of the Soviet documentary. Even though the remnants of the “Socialist prosperity” are clearly perceptible in the movie, the process of directing is obtaining more freedom: the voiceover is losing its canonization, and the power of the narrator is given to the main character, a small child Virginijus.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 16, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
0h 21m
21 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
LT
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- LT
Production Companies
- Lithuanian Film Studio
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cheer Up, Virginijus! about?
The film about the city of Naujoji Akmenė is regarded as one of the first Lithuanian attempts to liberate itself from the stereotypes of the Soviet documentary. Even though the remnants of the “...
Who directed Cheer Up, Virginijus!?
Cheer Up, Virginijus! was directed by Viktoras Staroshas.
How long is Cheer Up, Virginijus!?
Cheer Up, Virginijus! has a runtime of 0 hours and 21 minutes (21 minutes total).
When was Cheer Up, Virginijus! released?
Cheer Up, Virginijus! was released on May 16, 1962 in theaters.