Directing
Arūnas Žebriūnas
Born August 8, 1930 · Kaunasб Kaunas, Lithuania
Died September 9, 2013 · aged 83
Arūnas Žebriūnas (8 August 1930 — 9 September 2013) was a Lithuanian film director. The son of a military officer and grew up excelling in basketball and rowing. In 1955, Žebriūnas graduated from the Vilnius Academy of Arts with a degree in Architecture and joined the Lithuanian Film Studio. He made his directorial debut in 1959, directing the chapter ‘The Last Shot’ from The Living Heroes. His 1…
Known For
The Girl and the Echo · 1964The Girl and the Echo
★ 6.01964
MovieDramaFamily
Vika is staying for the last day at her fisherman grandfather's. Today, her father should come but she doesn't want to leave. In the morning, her grandfather goes to sea to check the nets and Vika wanders along the beach and talks with her rocks-friends. The pensive girl creates a special world of relationships with people and nature.
The Beauty · 1969The Beauty
★ 6.41969
MovieDramaFamily
Little Inga considers herself pretty and is pampered by her mother and other children in her housing block, until a new boy with questionable habits arrives and calls her ugly to her face.
The Devil's Bride · 1974The Devil's Bride
★ 6.41974
MovieFantasyMusic
A former angel tires of singing Hosannah, and is now an impish devil condemned to live on Earth. From his home in a windmill, he pursues love and happiness in a hilarious and sometimes tragic turmoil that affects the whole countryside.
Living Heroes · 1960Living Heroes
★ 4.91960
MovieDramaFamily
Four different stories about young kids' destinies in different time periods in Lithuania.
Julius Janonis · 1959Julius Janonis
★ 7.01959
MovieDramaHistory
Early twentieth century. The future poet, the nurturer of lyrics of love, Julius Janonis, is maturing among the students of Šiauliai Gymnasium. The son of a poor peasant, sick with tuberculosis, spotted a classmate, Milda, from a wealthy family admiring his talent. Unfortunately, at a high society party held at Milda’s parents house, where Julius reads his poems, guests make fun of the poet. When World War I comes, Janonis is taken to Voronezh, to the Lithuanian diaspora.
Nightbird · 1974Nightbird
★ 6.51974
MovieDramaFamily
In his dreams little Tomas escapes from his every day live to experience a lot of thrilling and exciting adventures.
Rich Man, Poor Man... · 1982Rich Man, Poor Man...
★ 4.81982
MovieDrama
An examination of the trials and tribulations of the Jordache family, from the period following World War II to the late 1960s.
Chameleon Games · 1987Chameleon Games
★ 4.01987
MovieMystery
Paris, 1955. Fraudster Georges de Valera, hiding from the police, with the help of a correspondent for the reactionary newspaper Sibilo, poses as Minister Dubov, who allegedly escaped from the Soviet Union. Sibilo's daughter explains to Georges the purpose of the planned action: to slander progressive journalists with the help of the false Dubov. De Valera, not wanting to become a participant in the provocation, goes into hiding. But instead they find another candidate for the role of Dubov...
