Anniversary "Cinema spring" is celebrating not only three decades of quality cinema this year, but also record attendance figures: since the beginning of the festival, more than 70 thousand viewers have already gathered in the cinemas. According to the festival organizers, as every year, the audience's favorites emerge already in the first days, so it is always recommended to plan the films you want in advance - screenings are filling up quickly. So, what should you see in the last week of the festival, until March 23?
Advertising specialist and creativity teacher Tomas Ramanauskas urges you to see Bernhard Wenger's "Peacock" before Hollywood has time to create its own version of the film with Ryan Gosling or Glen Powell. "While they're at it, let's sit down to the original, in which the hero Matthias provides an unusual service - he is hired to play whatever you want, for example, pretending to be an educated guy. The comic situations write themselves and I can already hear the halls giggling," says T. Ramanauskas.
The Oscar-winning political drama "I'm Still Here," directed by Brazilian film master Walter Salles, is already being called a must-see film at the festival by Lithuanian audiences. "Another gem of this year's "Kino pavasaris"! If you can't watch many films, I recommend you don't miss this one, because this true story is simply oho"Especially because of how unrealistic the main woman at the epicenter of this painful action is," festival viewer Justina says about the film.
Donata, a viewer who recommends seeing director Luca Guadagnino's film "Queer," says that the film surprised her with its versatility and fresh perspective on a rather worn-out theme of love and connection. "For me, this film is about a person searching for love - but it was able to show it from such a unique angle, and at the same time so deeply and painfully familiar. The skill is to talk about fundamental, deep things with humor, and while watching, tears mixed with bursts of laughter in the audience. I give Daniel Craig a standing ovation for his performance," she said.
Marketing specialist Dovilė Filmanavičiūtė invites you not to miss the film "The Bird". "Although I was delirious for a long time after Andre Arnold's "American Honey", "The Bird" completely blew me away. Franz Rogowski and Barry Keohghan are completely in their own waters, and Nykiya Adams is so kind! What unpolished margins of humanity, how low their bottom is and how high their sky is... And those birds, birds..." - she admired the film.
Halfdan Ullmann Tøndel's film "Armand" also held its own until the very last minute, captivating the audience with the stunning performance of Renate Reinsve. Until now, the festival audience was well-known for her role in the film "The Worst Man in the World", in which she was awarded the Cannes Film Festival award. "If there is second-hand embarrassment, it must exist and second-hand anxiety"Because that's exactly what I felt throughout the film, looking at the young teacher. I understand that the film is not about her, but her scenes were so real that it was even too much," says Svetlana, who saw the film.
Another emotional story is revealed in the film “The Story of Suleiman”, directed by Boris Lojkin, which shone at the Cannes Film Festival. Erikas, a viewer who evaluated the film, says that the film was extremely emotionally engaging and opened an important perspective not only in the context of France, but also in other countries. “It allowed us to understand more deeply what psychological, invisible challenges foreign couriers face in their pursuit of a better life. It left a strong impression,” shares a viewer of “Kino pavasaris”.
For those who miss classic cinema, viewers recommend the Italian drama "Vermilion", directed by Maura Delpero. "My colleagues very aptly called the film a film reminiscent of a good novel, and I couldn't agree more. Beautiful Alpine views, strong portraits of women, many heartaches and a thick, bookish narrative, steeped in traditions and thoughtful glances will undoubtedly make this film a favorite of many," says festival viewer Amelia.
The audience also loved the hopeful 3-time Oscar-nominated “Sing Sing Prison” by director Greg Kwedar, to which Lithuanian Rūta Kiškytė contributed. “For some reason I was expecting something slow, but I got a rather optimistic film. Colman Domingo, who played the main role, is simply wonderful here, but the fact that almost all the people who appeared in the film are not tested actors, but played themselves – wow", - says spectator Svetlana, not hiding her surprise.
For those looking for good emotions, viewers recommend Indian director Payal Kapadia's work "This is how we imagine light" as a great example of contemporary Indian cinema, long removed from Bollywood. "A very beautiful and warm film about a wonderful friendship, a connection that can be even deeper not only because of our similarities, but also our differences," says festival viewer Marija.
Jonas Trueba's film "The Divorce Party" and Emmanuel Courcol's French comedy "Fanfares" are this year's audience favorites in the comedy genre. Festival spectator Kristina says about the latter: "A beautiful, sensitive, sweet and very French film. There is a lot of attention paid to music here and if you want to have a good time with great French cinema - go!"
