Lithuanian Shorts

„Collective Pulse“ is a short film program showcasing the work of the new generation of Lithuanian filmmakers. Each film delves into the complexities of human connections and the power of community. This collection portrays unique and compelling stories where individuals navigate the challenges of belonging, empathy, and solidarity in diverse and often unexpected settings.

Šeima / Family Unit
dir. Titas Laucius, 2019, 21 min., fiction

Eimantas and Migle have been together for only a couple of months. Migle’s grandfather has been living in an apartment that is too big for him. That’s why Migle’s parents decide that he is finally going to live with them. In order to please his girlfriend, Eimantas comes to the grandfather’s home to help Migle’s family move all the furniture. But not every family member is happy about the presence of Eimantas.

Hablo dėsnis / Hubble’s Law
dir. Arnas Balčiūnas, 2024, 18 min., fiction

A mute guy struggles to fit in at a construction site. Tensions rise among the workers when a colleague gets

badly injured.

Nominantai / The Nominees
dir. Birutė Kapustinskaitė, 2023, 15 min., fiction

The coach full of actors is returning home after the National Performing Arts Awards: all had been nominated, but none received an award.

Naiku
dir. Pijus Mačiulskis, 2023, 20 min., fiction

Ten eccentric hooligans recklessly drive a jeep around abandoned industrial neighborhoods. The one sitting on the roof holds a kite, which allures a passer-by, Adomas, to join them. He is drawn into a game, which turns out to be a violent tournament. The winner may wield the kite. However, due to the nature of the game maintaining humanity becomes a struggle.