Where The Trees Grow

Restlessly ambitious, emerging directors never fail to surprise with their early mastery and stylistic distinctiveness. These women and men are keen to explore the possibilities of visual language, to reflect boldly on complicated social issues, to let sensitivity and a tenderly romantic attitude in. Most importantly, they offer audiences a fresh perspective and portend a bright future for Europe’s auteur cinema. An international jury will evaluate the films in competition, with the winner receiving a 8,000 euro prize.

The Lithuanian short film programme at Vilnius film festival is a highly anticipated event and an important celebration of cinema, both for the filmmakers themselves and for the festival audience. This year’s programme includes 7 films, all of them marked by an engaging, authentic cinematic language and a wide variety of genres.

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.