Cherries

03/11/2024 - quanly

Short Film/ Litva/ Lithuania/ 15 min/2022

Director: Vytautas Katkus

Screenwriter: Vytautas Katkus

Cinematographer: Simonas Glinskis, LAC

Production: Marija Razgute

Sound Designer: Julius Grigelionis

Production Design: Sigita Šimkunaite

Cast: Vytautas Katkus, Viktoras Katkus

Synopsis:

A recently retired father invites his son to help him with the cherry picking in the garden. The father is in no hurry to finish the cherry job though, as he tries to catch up with his son. The cherries remain in the background.

Director’s biography:

Born in 1991 in Vilnius, Vytautas Katkus is one of the most talented and appreciated up-and-coming directors and cinematographers in Lithuania. He graduated with a BA in Cinematography and at the moment continues his MA studies at Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre. He debuted as a director with his first short film Community Gardens (2019), which was selected to the 58th Semaine de la Critique, while his second short film Places (2020) premiered in Venice, Orizzonti Competition. Vytautas latest short is Cherries, official selection at Cannes Film Festival 2022.