Julius Janonis (1959)

Overview:
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.

Genre : Drama, History

Actors : Henrikas Kurauskas, Gražina Balandytė, Balys Barauskas, Elena Jackute, Juozas Mazeika, Vytautas Kancleris, Alfonsas Ambrasas, Romualdas Juknevicius

Release Date : 1959-05-03

Duration : 93 menit

Rating : ⭐ 7/10 (2 votes)