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Julius Janonis

19591h 33mNo ratings yet
  • Drama
  • History

Overview

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.

Keywords

  • world war i
  • biography
  • lithuanian

Details

Status
Released
Release date
May 3, 1959
Original language
Lithuanian
Spoken languages
Lithuanian, Russian
Countries
Soviet Union
Cinematography
Eduard Rozovsky
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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