Laguna
Lituania, Francia, 2025.
Directed by: Šarūnas Bartas.
Šarūnas Bartas (Lithuania, 1964) is one of the most prominent Baltic filmmakers. His works, including "Three Days" (1991), "Peace to Us in Our Dreams" (2015), and "In the Dusk" (2020), have been mainstays at the Cannes Film Festival. His distinctive style is characterized by its visual austerity, minimalist dialogue, and profound philosophical inquiry.
Cast: Bryan Ordonez Ruiz, Sharunas Bartas, Una Marija Bartaite, Ina Marija Bartaite.
Running time: 102 min.
Synopsis
In the Mexican Pacific, a father and his younger daughter follow the footsteps of Ina Marija, who died prematurely. Amidst the resilient mangroves, they navigate the delicate terrain of grief. Sharunas Bartas blends documentary and fiction with considerable subtlety, exploring the human condition through the act of transmission and the cyclical nature of life.
In the Mexican Pacific, a father and his younger daughter follow the footsteps of Ina Marija, who died prematurely. Amidst the resilient mangroves, they navigate the delicate terrain of grief. Sharunas Bartas blends...