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198038 minGdocumentary

He is Wanted

198038 minGdocumentary

In 1980 Vilnius, residents navigate the tensions of social change amid the stark contrast of urban decay and development.

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Artūras Barysas

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In 1980 Vilnius, residents navigate the tensions of social change amid the stark contrast of urban decay and development.

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Artūras Barysas

Artūras Barysasdirector

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Ruins and Khrushchev-era apartment buildings dominate the outskirts of Vilnius in 1980. The film portrays the lives of its inhabitants against the backdrop of changing social conditions. Influenced by Italian neorealism, the documentary captures the daily struggles and environments of its characters, reflecting their circumstances. The imagery includes the stark contrast between decay and urban development in post-Soviet Lithuania.

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