New Baltic Cinema

Christmas Wafer

9 min. | Drama | N/A

On the first communion day, right after the confession, little girl Aida wrongfully crosses herself with the left arm, infuriating the priest whom she just confessed her sins to. Impatiently, he demonstrates a proper way to cross, causing Aida to storm out. As if that was not enough, on Christmas Eve, Aida’s mother sends her back to the church. Aida has no idea what nuisance is awaiting for her again... “I like to ask people “Do you believe in God?” and watch them answering, because I personally find it very challenging. It is especially hard to find an honest answer. However, I am burning with curiosity why people don’t believe in God, or why some say they do, but do not behave like they do. I do not agree that religion should be a topic people should avoid talking about. When someone who walks his talk about God’s teaching is called “prude” I cannot remain silent. That “prude” to me is something fascinating, because I might never be so sure. Christmas Wafer is meant to offer you one of many answers to why people may be not into religion. It also invites you to open up about your unbelief which is hardly your fault if it can be your fault at all,” says director Rasa Aliukonytė.

Rasa Aliukonytė

Rasa Aliukonytė

Rasa Aliukonytė was born in 1982. After graduating from computer science programme in Kaunas she left for the USA. She joined Chicago Theatre troupe Žaltvykslė and dancing group Suktinis and discovered her passion for theatre, acting and creating. Rasa completed communication, media and theatre bachelor degree and then started TV programme Playhouse Confidential. Soon she entered the film and video MA programme at Columbia College Chicago, where she wrote and produced her two short films Homekeeper and Chritsmas Wafer. They both screened at film festivals in USA, Christmas Wafer winning several awards. Currently she is mastering the art of motherhood.
Languages
Lithuanian
Subtitles
English
Produced
2010: United States

Film information

Director
Rasa Aliukonytė
Producers
Rasa Aliukonytė
Screenplay
Rasa Aliukonytė
Music
Allison Geatches
Cinematography
Jamieson Mulholland
Cast
Elena Mičiulis, Robertas Kuzmarskis, Vidmantas Strižigauskas, Sandra Giedraitienė, Feliksas Mičiulis
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