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202494 minPGdocumentary

The Mammoth Hunt

202494 minPGdocumentary

A film reel thought to be lost for nearly 50 years documents an anti-Soviet theatre performance under conspiracy conditions.

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Aistė Stonytė

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A film reel thought to be lost for nearly 50 years documents an anti-Soviet theatre performance under conspiracy conditions.

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Aistė Stonytė

Aistė Stonytėdirector

Aistė Stonytė

Aistė Stonytėwriter

Jonas Jurašascast

Audronė Girdzijauskaitėcast

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A film reel thought lost for decades contains a rare recording of an anti-Soviet theatre performance. This play, documented nearly 50 years ago, portrays themes of courage, conformity, loyalty, and betrayal. The Mammoth Hunt uncovers the story behind this performance, revealing the conditions under which it was created and the political climate of the time. The documentary runs for 94 minutes.

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