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Filmmaker’s nude fundraising campaign met with mix of support and criticism
The Lithuanian filmmaker who opened his tuxedo shirt to expose a Free Pussy Riot T-shirt when he walked the red carpet at the 2013 Moscow International Film Festival is unbuttoning again. On Monday Romas Zabarauskas revealed that he disrobed to finance his next feature length film, You Can’t Escape Lithuania. […]
Culture
Culture
Lithuania submits The Gambler for best foreign language feature Academy Award
Début feature by Lithuanian filmmaker Ignas Jonynas ‘The Gambler’ was announced as Lithuania’s entry for the best foreign language film Academy Award. […]
Global LT
Lithuanian-American actor Lauren Lapkus stars in Hollywood comedy
For those who love Hollywood movies, it is always a great pleasure to discover actors who have Lithuanian blood and who have carved out their reputation in the highest league of film industry. One of those actors is Lauren Lapkus who stars in the new comedy “Are You Here”. The actor, who worked with Zach Galifianakis and Owen Wilson, inherited the Lithuanian blood and surname from her father. […]
Sports
Documentary about legendary basketball player Sabonis to be released by end of year
A documentary film titled “11 – May Life” about the legendary Lithuanian basketball player, Arvydas Sabonis, is under production in Lithuania to mark the athlete’s 50th birthday. […]