Interwar Lithuania through the lens of film chronicles

Interwar Lithuania through the lens of film chronicles

Directors Kazys Motūza, Mečys Motūza

1 hr. 7 min. · Lithuania, 1938 · Drama · Lithuanian · Subtitles: English

About the film

Created from segments of chronicles of Interwar Lithuania found in the Lithuanian Central State Archives, the programme presents the industrial, cultural and everyday life of the country during the period.

The first segment is a montage of 10 excerpts, carefully chosen from all the available materials of the Archives. The silent footage focuses on the country’s aviation, sport, industry, it’s temporary capital Kaunas and other aspects of life during the Interwar period. The segment has been scored with piano music by Edgar Sabilo.

The second segment is a digitized tourist documentary “In the Free Motherland” (1938) by Lithuanian Americans Motuzai brothers. The 30-minute long film, created right before Lithuania’s occupation, idealistically portrays the countries achievements during the 20 years of independence.

Details

Running time
1 hr. 7 min.
Country, year
Lithuania, 1938
Genre
Drama
Language
Lithuanian
Subtitles
English

Credits

Director
Kazys Motūza, Mečys Motūza
Kazys Motūza

Director

Kazys Motūza

Broliai Motūzos - Lietuvos ir JAV lietuvių dokumentinio kino režisieriai, operatoriai.
Mečys Motūza

Director

Mečys Motūza

Broliai Motūzos - Lietuvos ir JAV lietuvių dokumentinio kino režisieriai, operatoriai.