Aetherrise (2025)

Does a human connection end when they leave, or when you let go?

Aetherrise (2025) poster

Aetherrise (lt. Aukštynpakylėjimas) is a feature film — a experimental psychological surrealistic drama. Mija exists between silent conversations and inner stillness. Things take an unexpected change as her distant friendship with Ieva shifts. Reality slowly starts to connect with dreams, memories and what could be projections of her own mind. This is a visually sensitive and atmospheric story about inner worlds, human connections and how easily one can become lost between reality and illusion.

Director: Eva Naureckaite
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 100 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Production: Nekoks Kinas
Country: Lithuania
Language: Lietuvių
Original Language: lt

Themes

Profound Sadness and Tears, Magical Realism and Wonders, Twisted Psychological Thriller, Raging Insanity and Delusions, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain

Keywords

friendship, isolation, surreal, melancholy, surrealism, lithuania, coming of age, grief, urban, female protagonist, alternative, atmospheric, mystical, dreamlike, artistic

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aetherrise about?
Aetherrise (lt. Aukštynpakylėjimas) is a feature film — a experimental psychological surrealistic drama. Mija exists between silent conversations and inner stillness. Things take an unexpected change as her distant friendship with Ieva shifts. Reality slowly starts to connect with dreams, memories and what could be projections of her own mind. This is a visually sensitive and atmospheric story about inner worlds, human connections and how easily one can become lost between reality and illusion.
Who directed Aetherrise?
Aetherrise was directed by Eva Naureckaite.
Who stars in Aetherrise?
Aetherrise stars Gabija Benetytė, Augustė Bagučanskaitė, Rūta Norvilaitė, Auksė Riekašiūtė, Ema Paulauskaite, Justas Skaisgirys.
How long is Aetherrise?
Aetherrise has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
What genre is Aetherrise?
Aetherrise is a Drama, Thriller film.
Where was Aetherrise produced?
Aetherrise was produced in Lithuania.
What are the themes of Aetherrise?
The themes of Aetherrise include: Profound Sadness and Tears, Magical Realism and Wonders, Twisted Psychological Thriller, Raging Insanity and Delusions, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain.