A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Release Date:
February 7, 2025
Original Title:
Šventė
Genres:
Documentary
Production Countries:
Lithuania
Ratings / Certifications:
LT: V
Runtime: 60
In 2024, Lithuania celebrates the centenary of the Song Festival. A week of spectacular events brought people together, attracted hordes of tourists, and invited hundreds of Lithuanians from all over the world to return home. What does this tradition mean to us? What does it take to create an event of this scale? How to prepare for it? What are the thoughts that go through the minds of the creators a few minutes before the concert?
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