Lithuania and the Collapse of the USSR (2009)

A meditation on the time when the world watched as filmmaker Jonas Mekas' home country of Lithuania fought for independence. An immersion into the addictive grasp of the 24-hour news cycle, into a moment of major social upheaval, and into one very personal fixation of an obsessive chronicler. The film exists in a shortened, four-screen version as well as a one-screen, full-length document.

Director: Jonas Mekas
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 286 min
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Country: Lithuania
Language: English, Lietuvių, Pусский
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lithuania and the Collapse of the USSR about?
A meditation on the time when the world watched as filmmaker Jonas Mekas' home country of Lithuania fought for independence. An immersion into the addictive grasp of the 24-hour news cycle, into a moment of major social upheaval, and into one very personal fixation of an obsessive chronicler. The film exists in a shortened, four-screen version as well as a one-screen, full-length document.
Who directed Lithuania and the Collapse of the USSR?
Lithuania and the Collapse of the USSR was directed by Jonas Mekas.
How long is Lithuania and the Collapse of the USSR?
Lithuania and the Collapse of the USSR has a runtime of 4h 46m (286 minutes).
What genre is Lithuania and the Collapse of the USSR?
Lithuania and the Collapse of the USSR is a Documentary film.
Where was Lithuania and the Collapse of the USSR produced?
Lithuania and the Collapse of the USSR was produced in Lithuania.