The Southern Chronicles
| The Southern Chronicles | |
|---|---|
 Lithuanian theatrical release poster | |
| Lithuanian | Pietinia Kronikas |
| Directed by | Ignas Miškinis |
| Screenplay by | Eglė Vertelytė |
| Based on | Pietinia Kronikas by Rimantas Kmita |
| Produced by | Lukas Trimonis |
| Starring | Džiugas Grinys Robertas Petraitis Digna Kulionytė |
| Cinematography | Narvydas Naujalis |
| Edited by | Danielius Kokanauskis |
| Music by | Vytis Puronas |
Production companies | Lietuvos Televizija iN SCRiPT |
Release dates |
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Running time | 120 minutes |
| Countries | Lithuania Estonia |
| Language | Lithuanian |
| Box office | US$3.7 million[1] |
The Southern Chronicles (Lithuanian: Pietinia Kronikas) is a 2024 coming-of-age comedy-drama film[2] directed by Ignas Miškinis and written by Eglė Vertelytė.[3] Based on the 2016 novel of the same name by Rimantas Kmita, the film is a joint Lithuanian-Estonian co-production,[4] starring Džiugas Grinys, Robertas Petraitis and Digna Kulionytė.[5]
The film competed in the main competition at the 28th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival on November 21, 2024, where it won Best Baltic Film.[6] It won 12 Silver Crane Awards including Best Feature Film, Best Director, Best Actor for Džiugas Grinys, Best Supporting Actress for Irena Sikorskytė and Best Screenplay.[7]
It was selected as Lithuanian's entry for the 98th Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film, but it was not nominated.[8]
Synopsis
[edit | edit source]Set in the early-1990s, a few years after Lithuania's re-independence, Rimantas is a 17-year-old boy who is more interested in playing rugby, listening to music, and dealing on the black market with his friend Minde than in studying. However, when he falls in love with the beautiful, middle-class Monika, his faith in love and the future is put to the test.[9]
Cast
[edit | edit source]The actors participating in this film are:[10]
- Džiugas Grinys as Rimantas
- Digna Kulionytė as Monika
- Robertas Petraitis as Minde
- Irena Sikorskytė as Jurga
- Rasa Samuolytė as Lithuanian language teacher
- Vaidile Juozaityte as Edita
- Dovile Silkaityte as Rimantas' Mother
- Algirdas Dainavicius as Rimantas' Father
- Neringa Varnelyte as Monika's Mother
- Dainius Gavenonis as Monika's Father
- Vaidotas Martinaitis as Rugby Coach 1
- Julius Zalakevicius as Rugby Coach 2
- Sarunas Rapolas Meliesius as Darius
Production
[edit | edit source]Principal photography took place in the summer of 2022 in Šiauliai, Lithuania.[11]
Release
[edit | edit source]The film had its world premiere on November 6, 2024, at the 34th International Film Festival Cottbu,[12] then screened on November 21, 2024, at the 28th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival,[13] and on January 14, 2025, at the 35th Tromsø International Film Festival.[14]
The film was released commercially on January 24, 2025, in Lithuanian theaters,[15] and on May 23, 2025, in Estonian theaters.[16]
Reception
[edit | edit source]Box office
[edit | edit source]In its debut weekend, the film attracted 57,948 viewers for a total of €453,455,[17] making it the highest-grossing opening weekend in the country's history,[18] surpassing Avatar: The Way of Water, Slender Man, Ashes in the Snow, and Frozen 2.[19] In its third weekend in theaters, the film was seen by a total of 260,775 viewers, grossing €2.63 million.[20]
Almost two months after its commercial release, it became the highest-grossing Lithuanian film in history.[21]
Accolades
[edit | edit source]| Award | Ceremony date | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival | 24 November 2024 | Best Baltic Film | The Southern Chronicles | Won | [22] |
| Silver Crane Awards | 8 June 2025 | Best Feature Film | Won | [23] | |
| Best Director | Ignas Miškinis | Won | |||
| Best Actor | Džiugas Grinys | Won | |||
| Best Supporting Actress | Digna Kulionyte | Nominated | |||
| Irena Sikorskytė | Won | ||||
| Best Supporting Actor | Robertas Petraitis | Won | |||
| Best Screenplay | Eglė Vertelytė | Won | |||
| Best Cinematographer | Narvydas Naujalis | Nominated | |||
| Best Editor | Danielius Kokanauskis | Won | |||
| Best Composer | Vytis Puronas | Nominated | |||
| Best Make-up | Vaida Navickaitė | Won | |||
| Best Costume Design | Agnė Biskytė | Won | |||
| Best Production Design | Aurimas Akšys | Won | |||
| Best Sound Design | Saulius Urbanavičius | Won | |||
| Audience Award | The Southern Chronicles | Won |
See also
[edit | edit source]- List of submissions to the 98th Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film
- List of Lithuanian submissions for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film
References
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External links
[edit | edit source]- Official Website
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