Julius Janonis (1959)

Early twentieth century. The future poet, the nurturer of lyrics of love, Julius Janonis, is maturing among the students of Šiauliai Gymnasium. The son of a poor peasant, sick with tuberculosis, spotted a classmate, Milda, from a wealthy family admiring his talent. Unfortunately, at a high society party held at Milda’s parents house, where Julius reads his poems, guests make fun of the poet. When World War I comes, Janonis is taken to Voronezh, to the Lithuanian diaspora.

Released May 3, 1959 93 min None+

Genres: Biography, Drama, History

Keywords: tmdb.world-war-i, tmdb.biography, tmdb.lithuanian

Production Companies: Lithuanian Film Studio

Country: Soviet Union
Languages: Russian, Lithuanian