Full program - on Febraury 13th

A life of perfect harmony in the forest is suddenly shattered – meet the Paynes and their unwavering commitment to staying as close as possible to nature.

Radical even after 100 years: a silent Japanese cinema masterpiece is brought to life by the sounds of the musical duo SANTAKA.

A disruptive gift, forbidden love, and the threat of losing a home lead three Mumbai women to the seaside, where each embarks on a journey of healing and self-discovery.

In a remote Georgian village, Nina secretly performs abortions. After a tragic incident, a dark shadow falls over her.

An incident between two boys forces their parents and school staff to engage in a tense search for the truth, overshadowed by unexpected grievances from the past.

Returning to his family home, Antonio is met with tension, pain, and a dilemma – should he try to save those who don’t ask for help?

Ben is eager to see his favourite hero at the cinema, but being so mesmerized, he gets into an accident. OMG, is he okay?

Raised by a neglectful father, 12-year-old Bailey forms a bond with a mystical character called Bird, who helps her endure the harshness of daily life.

An ornithologist is determined to record the songs of every bird species in Ireland – take a journey through some of the country’s most breathtaking landscapes and hear nature tell its own story.

After speaking out about sexual assault, a young journalist risks her life as she challenges Japan’s cultural norms that demean women.

In the neon-lit streets of New York, a brutal incident brings two grieving hearts closer together.

Forty years of solitude in the Scottish wilderness: meet Jake, a man who left civilization behind for the natural flow of time.

Festival founder Vida Ramaškienė’s favourite of the last three decades – two love stories connected by the beautiful melody of the jazz album Café de Flore.

A testament to Philip Seymour Hoffman's talent: one of his most memorable roles as American writer Truman Capote. This film was selected by Rasa Paukštytė.

A melancholic tale of love and loss spanning a few decades, set against the backdrop of China’s rapid modernization.

Seventeen-year-old Gretchen moves in with her estranged father after her mother’s death – only to discover that the quiet mountain resort hides an eerily strange secret.

A Western-inspired journey between the living and the dead, a philosophical drama, and a dry-humour comedy all in one.

Your favourite musician’s favourite documentary: two young rock bands rise to fame, but their impending success leads to a musical war and tons of drugs.

Kicked out of his home, a DJ turns to petty crime, gets caught by the police, and after escaping prison, finds himself in the Louisiana swamps.

It was supposed to be a quiet weekend in the countryside, but a few moments of carelessness irreversibly change the lives of two families.

Radu Jude returns with an amusing and insightful montage of post-socialist Romanian commercials.

An ageing man soothes his grief by drinking the ashes of his late wife – and as they ‘meet’ again, they relive their shared memories together.

Three friends who fall into radioactive water suddenly acquire magical powers to travel back and forth through time with a sneeze. 

An Oscar nominated and Golden Globe-winning story: After a massive flood, a cat finds refuge in a boat and sets off on a survival adventure alongside other displaced animals.

Eleven-year-old Karin befriends Anzu, a gassy ghost cat — together they journey into the afterlife to bring back her lost mother.

A modern-day samurai-gangster is bound to obey a mobster who saved his life years ago.

A crazy experiment illustrating the necessity of art: in the midst of a pandemic, two actors stage Hamlet inside the video game Grand Theft Auto.

Nana, who lives on a volcanic island, develops a fever and is sent to recover at the foot of the volcano, where her coming-of-age journey begins, leading to a meeting with her long-lost mother.

Legendary British director Mike Leigh returns to the family drama genre with Pansy, a fiery character impossible to ignore.

A psychedelic look at an insular village community and its reaction to the outside world’s intrusion by the director of Attenberg.

In 1941, these words marked the start of ethnic cleansing on the Eastern Front – Radu Jude examines this statement from a contemporary perspective. This film was selected by Aistė Račaitytė.

The true story of a Brazilian congressman abducted by a military dictatorship and his wife’s moving journey of activism.

Living in the cold backdrop of Bucharest, Cristina is being drawn into a film’s narrative, as actors appearing in her life erase the boundaries between reality and fiction.

An intimate cinematic self-portrait – Leos Carax reimagines his most renowned works using personal footage and a Jean-Luc Godard-inspired montage.

A body brought to the morgue makes forensic worker Lina question its true identity, and her curiosity soon leads her into unraveling a dangerous web of secrets.

When a young tennis player’s coach is accused of inappropriate behaviour, those around her pressure Julie to speak up, but she withdraws behind a wall of silence.

A talented jockey's life is unraveling due to destructive behavior, but a head injury during a crucial race gives him a chance to rebuild.

Heads will nod and chairs will rock – rapping in their native Irish, this chaotic hip-hop trio becomes the voice of a movement.

A relentless single-shot horror adventure – first Romain tries a new drug, then a nightmarish female companion appears, and once the tension sets in, it never lets up.

Angelina Jolie masterfully portrays the life of Maria Callas, with opera singer Aistė Pilibavičiūtė as the opening act.

A long-standing feud between neighbours turns into a tragedy, with an aftermath straight out of Greek myths about crime and punishment.

Lured by the promise of an exclusive interview with a secretive dictator, three Frenchmen in Cambodia find themselves caught in a carefully orchestrated web of propaganda.

Brought to a remote Lithuanian farm, 14-year-old Matas enters a community of men marked by addiction and violence, all searching for answers.

Comedy collides with tragedy, surrealism pairs with one of last year’s strongest performances, while the film itself will remain a mystery until you take your seat.

Three stories set in Memphis, all connected by Elvis Presley: two Japanese tourists chase the spirit of their idol, an Italian woman trapped in the city sees him as a ghost of the past, and for local crooks, he’s just another overplayed legend.

Five cities, five taxis, one night – Jim Jarmusch playfully dissolves the boundaries between drivers and passengers, customers and servers, locals and immigrants.

For iconic soundtrack collectors: Two vampires in love, weary of their immortality, find comfort in the timeless beauty of art.

Meet Paul, a man who tries to overcome depression by becoming a simp – a devoted servant to women.

A master of "friend-for-hire" services, Matthias faces a difficult truth – the real challenge is being his authentic self.

Jim Jarmusch’s very first film: twenty-year-old Chris wanders the streets of Manhattan, encountering colorful characters and philosophising about solitude.

A sonic journey that transforms the warning sirens—synonymous with invasion—into an entrancing and powerful collection of soundscapes.

A look 500 years ahead: a three-film tale of the Quantum Humans – cyborg-like immortals. The film was selected by Mantė Valiūnaitė.

Director Luca Guadagnino returns with a sensual, erotic drama – featuring Daniel Craig like you’ve never seen him before.

Was Leni Riefenstahl, who made films for Hitler, a great artist born in unfortunate times, or a supporter of a monstrous regime?

A delightful documentary about a remote Lithuanian village holding onto a unique Easter tradition.

A gripping investigative thriller that raises tough questions about deep-rooted corruption and sexism in India’s institutions.

A heartwarming tale of incarcerated men who find solace in staging theatrical performances.

How the unthinkable becomes routine – a documentary about the normalization of war in Ukraine and the necessity of carrying on.

Working illegally as a courier in Paris, Suleiman seeks asylum, but his dream of staying in Europe is hindered by endless bureaucracy and exhaustion.

A jazz-fuelled account of the CIA-backed coup in Congo, in which Louis Armstrong and Nina Simone unknowingly became Cold War foot soldiers.

A 40-minute reel gifted by Wim Wenders, in Jim Jarmusch’s hands, becomes one of the most influential examples of 1980s independent cinema.

Ten-year-old Wille dreams of becoming a superhero, but it is his newborn brother who gets these powers – can they team up to save the city from an evil scientist?

A poetic documentary stretching into eternity, filmed in the last remaining patches of the old forest in Lithuania.

A Holocaust survivor flees war-torn Europe, but an ambitious project entrusted to him across the Atlantic makes him question the promise of the American dream.

A horror classic returns after a century, reimagined with a new sound by the band GARBANOTAS.

A mysterious businessman finally speaks to the hotel’s bartender Sofia – bringing back love, the mafia, and death into his world. This film was selected by Edvinas Pukšta.

Based on Edgar Allan Poe's story, this silent horror classic returns for one night only with Joseph van Wissem’s score, sounding more alive than ever.

One bridge in Paris, two lonely destinies, and a film by Leos Carax returning to the festival after three decades.

When the townspeople discover that it is vampires who are behind the mysterious disappearances of their neighbours, their fear inexplicably gives way to laughter. This film was selected by Santa Lingevičiūtė.

A famous conductor searches for a bone marrow donor but finds a long-lost brother as well – a comedy about radically different destinies bound by a shared love of music, balanced to suit everyone's taste.

Goodbye, Communism! On the brink of 1990 in Bucharest, six strangers experience a tragicomic beginning of the revolution.

After fifteen years together, Ale and Alex plan a divorce party — but can the end of a relationship truly be celebratory?

Another striking role from Saoirse Ronan – as a young woman whose childhood memories and the wilderness become her path to recovery from addiction.

A once-promising boxer prepares for the biggest heist in Danish history.

 Filmed in complete secrecy, this drama serves as an account of a hellish family conflict and the infuriating reality of women’s lives in Iran.

A seemingly peaceful German village is shaken by disturbing events on the eve of World War I – who is responsible for them? This film was selected by Lina Kaminskaitė-Jančorienė.

A charming French dramedy about the pursuit of passion and three friends with very different perspectives on love and relationships.

Two Palestinians save up for forged documents, but when one’s drug addiction spirals out of control, their plan to escape from Athens turns into a deadly trap.

Returning home at last: this bold coming-of-age drama from Saulė Bliuvaitė explores the price of ambition and the toxic lure of beauty.

A Polish-American journalist moves to Hamburg and begins settling into a new reality – until the unexpected arrival of a mysterious package changes everything.

A young Ukrainian family learns about the war in their homeland on the last day of the holiday in Tenerife, while the indifference of the tourists around them only amplifies their inner turmoil.

Somewhere between Tehran and Winnipeg, this subtle comedy transports us to an alternate reality where cultural boundaries blur, and human connection takes centre stage.

As World War II ends, a deserter arrives in a remote Italian Alpine village, carrying a secret that unravels the family that shelters him.

Coal miners Viet and Nam find comfort and warmth in each other’s arms, their secret romance becoming a fragile refuge from the harsh reality above ground.

Driven by fame and beauty, Liane auditions for a high-profile reality show, but the coveted life of an influencer requires painful compromises.

For both astrology believers and sceptics alike – this fiction-like documentary is a warm and playful reminder that for those looking for answers, sometimes a journey is all it takes.

An incredibly sensitive and personal account of motherhood and a surprising link between myths about witches and the symptoms of postpartum depression.