Julius Janonis

Julius Janonis 1959 Directed by Balys Bratkauskas , Vytautas Dabasinskas

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.

Country Soviet Union

Production Country Soviet Union

Language Lithuanian

Spoken Languages Lithuanian , Russian

Gneres Drama , History

Production Company Lithuanian film studio

Release Date 3 May 1959

93 mins