A Local (2001)

A Local (2001) poster

Hilda Spalviene, a resident of Šakininkai village, is a German from Klaipėda region. The cheerful old woman, who draws a cigarette with a mouthpiece, recalls her life: before the war she lived in Germany with her husband, after the war she was exiled to Siberia. Later, she was able to go back to Germany, but she returned to Šakininkai - to the land of her parents. Although the film focuses on Hilda's story, it also subtly invites us to consider the issues of multiethnicity and national identity of the inhabitants of Klaipėda Region. Hilda, who speaks with an accent, stubbornly calls herself a local: she was born here and is ready to spend her last days here.

Director: Kornelijus Matuzevičius, Diana Matuzevičienė
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 26 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Kornelijus Matuzevičius
Editing: Vida Misiūnienė
Country: Lithuania
Language: Lietuvių
Original Language: lt
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Local about?
Hilda Spalviene, a resident of Šakininkai village, is a German from Klaipėda region. The cheerful old woman, who draws a cigarette with a mouthpiece, recalls her life: before the war she lived in Germany with her husband, after the war she was exiled to Siberia. Later, she was able to go back to Germany, but she returned to Šakininkai - to the land of her parents. Although the film focuses on Hilda's story, it also subtly invites us to consider the issues of multiethnicity and national identity of the inhabitants of Klaipėda Region. Hilda, who speaks with an accent, stubbornly calls herself a local: she was born here and is ready to spend her last days here.
Who directed A Local?
A Local was directed by Kornelijus Matuzevičius, Diana Matuzevičienė.
How long is A Local?
A Local has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).
What genre is A Local?
A Local is a Documentary film.
Where was A Local produced?
A Local was produced in Lithuania.