Special screening-concert with live music of a forgotten modernist genre - 2 city symphonies of Vilnius, the same city 60 years apart - from 1966 and 2022 with live scores by Paulius Kilbauskas and Vykintas Kisevičius

Supported by Lithuanian Culture Institute and Lithuanian Embassy in London

TIME PASSES THROUGH THE CITY, 1966, 19 min

An abstract portrait of modernist Vilnius penetrating the old walls of the city and resurrect its phantoms. In a wordless film, the soundtrack is particularly eloquent, with contrasting juxtapositions giving the film additional subtext. From the Soviet march to Oginsky's polonaise, the sound of bells merges with the sound of a plane crossing the sky.

Director: Almantas Grikevičius
Cinematoraphy: Zacharijus Putilovas
Produced by Lithuanian Film Studio

ONCE UPON A VILNIUS, 2022, 20 min

Discover the essence of Vilnius, a city steeped in history and brimming with unique charm. Witness its transformation through the lens of "Once Upon a Vilnius," capturing fragments of life that have vanished but also offering a glimpse into the future.
Directed by the talented Eitvydas Doškus, a celebrated Lithuanian cinematographer making his debut, this film is brought to life by the captivating live soundtrack of prominent composers Paulius Kilbauskas and Vygintas Kisevičius.
" Once Upon a Vilnius" was honored with the prestigious "Silver Crane" award for Best Short Film at the national Lithuanian film awards.

Director: Eitvydas Doškus
Screenplay: Eitvydas Doškus
Cinematography: Eitvydas Doškus
Editing: Ignė Narbutaitė, Eitvydas Doškus
Composers: Paulius Kilbauskas, Vygintas Kisevičius
Colorist: Jonas Sunklodas
Producers: Dagnė Vildžiūnaitė, "Meno Avilys"
Visual: Marek Voida

Music

Paulius Kilbauskas:
- spotify
- bandcamp
- YT
- FB

Vygis Kisevičius:
- bandcamp