Julius Janonis 1959

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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.

Homepage https://www.kinofondas.lt/filmas/julius-janonis/
Release Date 1959-05-03
Runtime 1h 33m
Directors Balys Bratkauskas, Vytautas Dabasinskas
Producer
Writer Jonas Mackonis-Mackevicius