''Ten Reasons'' (

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: ''Desimt priezasciu'') is a Lithuanian film written and

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Andrius Blaževičius Andrius Blaževičius (born 26 June 1985) is a Lithuanian film director and screenwriter. Biography Andrius Blaževičius was born in Vilnius, Lithuania. He studied cultural history and anthropology at Vilnius University for one year before pu ...

and released in

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. The film addresses the theme of Lithuanian youth in the

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, and identity issues after Lithuania's independence in 1991.

Plot

Vytas, portrayed by Marius Repšys, is a resident of a blocked houses quarter and he is just as dull as his neighborhood. Though the young guy is over his twenties, he still lives with his parents – spending their days watching TV. Vytas’ girlfriend Ona, portrayed by Gelminė Glemžaitė, is a bit different – she is independent, knows her likes and dislikes, has some friends – one of which she starts seeing more and more often. This leaves no sunshine in Vytas life at all and makes him wander for the truth in the maze of the blocked houses quarter.

Cast

Production

''Ten Reasons'' is the sixth film by

, the first of three cinematic collaborations between the director and producer

Marija Razgutė Marija Razgutė (born 26 June 1985) is a Lithuanian film producer and the founder of the production company M-Films. Biography Marija Razgutė was born on 26 June 1985 in Klaipėda, Lithuania. She initially studied business management but l ...

(M-Films Productions). The film portrays the daily life and reality of Lithuania after its liberation in 1991, as seen through the eyes of a protagonist who feels alienated in this new life. The director emphasizes human relationships, alienation, and jealousy influenced by the world of entertainment and technology. The song "Ten Reasons" by the Lithuanian group 69 Dangujue is featured in this short film.

Awards and recognition

References

External links

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