A Grandfather (2025)

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, filmmaker Vytautas Oškinis shared a home with his grandfather, former head of state Vytautas Landsbergis. Their quiet domestic life is punctuated by political commentary and the sounds of piano and flute. As Landsbergis revisits his most important documents and works before his fragile memory fades, Oškinis’s camera captures a story about the bond forming between generations, and about a spirited, creative mind residing in a body increasingly resistant to it. Their artistic collaboration culminates in a joint appearance on the contemporary opera stage in the film’s finale.

Director: Vytautas Oškinis
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 65 min
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Editing: Vytautas Oškinis
Country: Lithuania
Language: Lietuvių
Original Language: lt

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Grandfather about?
During the COVID-19 pandemic, filmmaker Vytautas Oškinis shared a home with his grandfather, former head of state Vytautas Landsbergis. Their quiet domestic life is punctuated by political commentary and the sounds of piano and flute. As Landsbergis revisits his most important documents and works before his fragile memory fades, Oškinis’s camera captures a story about the bond forming between generations, and about a spirited, creative mind residing in a body increasingly resistant to it. Their artistic collaboration culminates in a joint appearance on the contemporary opera stage in the film’s finale.
Who directed A Grandfather?
A Grandfather was directed by Vytautas Oškinis.
Who stars in A Grandfather?
A Grandfather stars Vytautas Oškinis, Vytautas Landsbergis.
How long is A Grandfather?
A Grandfather has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
What genre is A Grandfather?
A Grandfather is a Documentary film.
Where was A Grandfather produced?
A Grandfather was produced in Lithuania.