The Etude (2013)

It's a story based on a novel "The Etude" which is written by Jonas Mekas, a Lithuanian filmmaker, poet and artist who has often been called the godfather of American avant-garde cinema. It's a poetical story about two young theatre actors who are given a task - to create an étude, to imagine a story. Through their rehearsal they are trying to recreate a true event of their life in order to find a peace in their souls. By discovering the beauty of small details in life young people are trying to get rid of their fear for death in understanding that death is a memory of one's living. The dot is the ending - and the beginning.

Director: Austėja Urbaitė
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 20 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Vytautas Plukas
Production: Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre
Country: Lithuania
Language: Lietuvių
Original Language: lt

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Austėja Urbaitė
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Etude about?
It's a story based on a novel "The Etude" which is written by Jonas Mekas, a Lithuanian filmmaker, poet and artist who has often been called the godfather of American avant-garde cinema. It's a poetical story about two young theatre actors who are given a task - to create an étude, to imagine a story. Through their rehearsal they are trying to recreate a true event of their life in order to find a peace in their souls. By discovering the beauty of small details in life young people are trying to get rid of their fear for death in understanding that death is a memory of one's living. The dot is the ending - and the beginning.
Who directed The Etude?
The Etude was directed by Austėja Urbaitė.
Who stars in The Etude?
The Etude stars Clotilde Rigaud, Simonas Storpirštis.
How long is The Etude?
The Etude has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
What genre is The Etude?
The Etude is a Drama film.
Where was The Etude produced?
The Etude was produced in Lithuania.