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Julius Janonis

Julius Janonis

Release: 1959-05-03 ·Runtime: 93m ·★ 7.0
Drama History

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.

Production Countries

Soviet Union

Production Companies

Lithuanian Film Studio