On Sacred and Profane (2025)

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Once a year, a quiet and secluded village in the north-western part of Lithuania comes alive to celebrate Catholic Easter, doing its best to preserve the vanishing ancient tradition of the Guardians of the Cross. With gentle humor observing the preparations of the local community for the vigil and immersing the audience in Easter night, the filmmakers raise questions about the relationship between the sacred and profane in the modern world.

Director: Giedrė Beinoriūtė
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
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Screenplay

Music: Vestards Šimkus
Cinematography: Mindaugas Survila
Editing: Giedrė Beinoriūtė, Linas Grubys
Production: Monoklis, Mistrus Media
Country: Lithuania, Latvia
Language: Lietuvių
Original Language: lt

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is On Sacred and Profane about?
Once a year, a quiet and secluded village in the north-western part of Lithuania comes alive to celebrate Catholic Easter, doing its best to preserve the vanishing ancient tradition of the Guardians of the Cross. With gentle humor observing the preparations of the local community for the vigil and immersing the audience in Easter night, the filmmakers raise questions about the relationship between the sacred and profane in the modern world.
Who directed On Sacred and Profane?
On Sacred and Profane was directed by Giedrė Beinoriūtė.
How long is On Sacred and Profane?
On Sacred and Profane has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
What genre is On Sacred and Profane?
On Sacred and Profane is a Documentary film.
Where was On Sacred and Profane produced?
On Sacred and Profane was produced in Lithuania, Latvia.