Lithuanian Film Screening
The EUFF has announced that although live, in-person screenings will be held again in the three participating cities (Ottawa, Vancouver, and Toronto), an online version of the EUFF will also be available in November-December 2022. While not all films will be available online, a majority of the 2022 Festival line-up will be, giving anyone across Canada the opportunity to sample the best of contemporary filmmaking from the European Union.
Many of the greatest names in the history of world cinema have been represented over the decades of this extraordinary event. This year is no exception, as we are showcasing both brilliant emerging talents as well as the latest work of master filmmakers. There is something for everyone – drama, comedy, action, and documentaries.
A film by Inesa Kurklietytė, Drugelio širdis (A Butterfly’s Heart) will be screened on Wednesday, November 29 at 8:30 pm at the Spadina Theatre (Alliance française – 24 Spadina Rd, Toronto, ON M5R 2S7). It will also be available for viewing online from Nov. 30 to Dec. 1. Go to https://euffto.com/schedule/ soon for details and tickets.
This is the delightful story of ten-year-old Juozapas, a boy who survived a difficult birth with the rare condition of his heart living outside of his chest. Throughout his young life, Juozapas has tried to avoid interaction with other children, just to be safe. The centre of his world is a magnificent deserted house nearby. His closest friends are the many insects who occupy a terrarium, lovingly crafted by Juozapas in the form of a hotel. When a young girl named Rugilė arrives in town, Juozapas begins to discover new ways of seeing life and himself. Sensitive and charming, A Butterfly’s Heart is a beautiful story of one boy’s quest to find acceptance in an often unforgiving world.
“This dreamy film deals with themes such as raising children, self worth and bullying. It is full of wonderful shots of nature and the insects lovingly cared for by the boy”.
See the trailer at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RcyiCdFHK0
