30 Springs

This year, Kino Pavasaris celebrates its 30th anniversary! To mark this special occasion, we’ve invited film programmers who have contributed to the festival’s rich history to each select their favorite film presented at Kino Pavasaris in previous years. 30 Springs is a journey through three decades of discovery, revealing the programmers’ passion for cinema and their insightful perspectives. Let’s remember the festival’s most memorable moments and celebrate the films that have shaped Kino Pavasaris over the years.

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Country
Canada, United States
Genre
Drama, Crime
Duration
98 min
Release date
2005

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Bennett Miller Capote
Capote
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.
Country
Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Romania
Genre
Drama, Comedy
Duration
140 min
Release date
2018

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Radu Jude „Îmi este indiferent dacă în istorie vom intra ca barbari”
“I Do Not Care If We Go Down in History as Barbarians”
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.
Country
Canada, Germany, United Kingdom
Genre
Musical, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Duration
100 min
Release date
2018

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Jeremy Shaw Quantification Trilogy
Quantification Trilogy
A look 500 years ahead: a three-film tale of the Quantum Humans – cyborg-like immortals. The film was selected by Mantė Valiūnaitė.
Country
Italy
Genre
Drama, Romance, Crime
Duration
100 min
Release date
2004

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Paolo Sorrentino Le conseguenze dell'amore
The Consequences of Love
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.
Country
Poland
Genre
Fantasy, Comedy, Horror
Duration
95 min
Release date
2010

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Juliusz Machulski Kołysanka
The Lullaby
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.
Country
Austria, France, Germany, Italy
Genre
Drama
Duration
144 min
Release date
2009

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Michael Haneke Das Weisse Band
The White Ribbon
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.

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Jim Jarmush Retrospective

This retrospective is an invitation to journey through the early films of director Jim Jarmusch. His works, which combine minimalism with poetry and existential questions with ironic humor, have captivated generations of film lovers. Embark on a journey through Jarmusch’s universe, where peculiar characters roam, unexpected encounters occur, and unique soundtracks play.

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Shorts About Čiurlionis

In 2025, we celebrate a special anniversary – the 150th birthday of Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis, the most prominent Lithuanian artist of all time. To mark this occasion, we present a program of short films dedicated to Čiurlionis by three giants of Lithuanian cinema: Robertas Verba, Arūnas Žebriūnas, and Algirdas Dausa.

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MIDNIGHT SCREAMS

Midnight Screams is a portal to the darkest corners of horror and fantasy cinema. Experience chilling horror that will have you gripping your seat, mind-bending fantasy where time bends to its will, and a thrilling sci-fi adventure in a dystopian future. Colors, blood, and the boundless imagination of creators will pour forth from the screens.

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