The Courtyard
Originally released in 2000. The Courtyard is a drama film. directed by Valdas Navasaitis.
Starring Donatas Banionis, Ričardas Vitkaitis, and Albinas Keleris
Synopsis
The first feature of Lithuanian Valdas Navasaitis is a drama which unravels the hopeless 1970s, when people were deprived of their roots and forced to sit and watch their lives slip from their fingers. In a decrepit house that once belonged to a bourgeois family, several families seek shelter. Senis, a 65-year-old alcoholic, lives on the ground floor with his wife and their 16-year-old daughter. Senis is a survivor of the Nazis as well as the communist camps. He drowns the pain of his memories in a nearby pub and in talking to a depressed young laborer, Lorenca. Later on, a young couple and a lonely eccentric who enjoys only his cat's company join the inhabitants. Children wile away the time with useless games or spying on adults. When Lorenca hangs himself at the ruins of a nearby factory, the lives are shaken up. During the dinner held for the deceased, they find a moment of common hope.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Donatas Banionis
as The old man
Ričardas Vitkaitis
as Lorencas
Albinas Keleris
as Vladas
Tatyana Lyutaeva
as Elvyra
Rasa Samuolytė
as Veronika
Jūratė Aniulytė
as Old man's wife
Pranas Dapshkauskas
as The boy with long hair
Eglė Mikulionytė
as Lorenca's wife
Vytautas Serys
as Rygertas
Dalia Michelevičiūtė
as Woman
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- LT
Production Companies
- Studio Uljana Kim
- Les Films de L'Observatoire
- ARTE France Cinéma
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Courtyard about?
The first feature of Lithuanian Valdas Navasaitis is a drama which unravels the hopeless 1970s, when people were deprived of their roots and forced to sit and watch their lives slip from their fing...
Who directed The Courtyard?
The Courtyard was directed by Valdas Navasaitis.
How long is The Courtyard?
The Courtyard has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was The Courtyard released?
The Courtyard was released on March 8, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Courtyard?
The main cast of The Courtyard includes Donatas Banionis, Ričardas Vitkaitis, Albinas Keleris, Tatyana Lyutaeva, Rasa Samuolytė.