Films

This collection of films explore the topic of sustainability from a wide range of angles: from ecology to migration and human rights. The stories told by these films, the cinematic language they use, and the technical tools they employ transports us from the past to the future, stimulating empathy and sensitivity to our surroundings, even if they are inhabited by those different from us.

The Nordic Film Collection reveals the rich cinema of the region, combining a unique storytelling tradition with contemporary creative visions. The selected films invite you to explore Nordic culture, its themes and values ​​in greater depth. It is a space for dialogue, inspiration and new experiences of Nordic cinema.

The festival programme features 23 Oscar nominations and 5 awards! This includes Flow by Gintas Zilbalodis, which won the first Baltic Oscar (Best Animated Film), Brutalist by Brady Corbet, which won 3 awards (Best Cinematography, Best Original Score, and Best Actor for Adrien Brody), and I Am Still Here by Walter Salles, which was chosen as Best Foreign Film. We invite you to pay attention to the Vilnius Film Festival’s films that have received recognition at the most prestigious film awards!

From the ‘Oscar’-nominated political drama to the film about the biggest robbery in Denmark’s history – these thrillers will captivate the audience from the very first frame.

When life brings difficult situations, the main characters of this program’s films find support and hope in their faith in guiding stars. Social media, pseudoscience, and even modeling agencies promising happiness and success offer illusory comfort. These mirages become a salvation, or at least a symbol of it, for the heroes. With the program Mirages of Stars, we want to look at faith differently and ask what kind of beliefs, dreams, and myths help us survive. 

What themes interest teenagers? The heroes of the LRTU documentary series N16 direct their curiosity and the eyes of young festival-goers towards films that boldly address topics relevant to teenagers – the search for oneself, breaking traditions, the feeling of freedom, and unfulfilled expectations. Each curator has selected their favorite – from a colorful story about an influencer to a witty documentary about the search for destiny.

Before choosing a film, we invite you to pay attention to the age rating.

Enjoy festival’s films on home screens on March 14-27th.