After traveling across Lithuania and holding more than 100 free film screenings in various regions, “Scanorama Summer” is returning to where it began—the Palanga Resort Museum. From September 9 to 23, early autumn holidaymakers will be treated to four different European cinema stories—from a sensitive animated tale about the world of winds to a journey through different eras, continents, and cultures, according to a press release from the organizers.
“Scanorama Summer” is part of the European Film Festival “Scanorama,” taking the cinematic experience beyond traditional movie theaters. This year, it visited 13 Lithuanian cities, where free film celebrations were held in various venues, and two film education camps for young people were organized.
On September 9, Miguel Gomes’s “Grand Tour” will be screened—a visual and mysterious journey connecting different eras, continents, and cultures. Rather than following a traditional plot, the film invites viewers to immerse themselves in a cinematic journey intertwining exoticism, memory, longing, and the human attempt to escape the inevitable.
On September 16, cinema provocateur Quentin Dupieux’s “The Second Act” will offer a completely different kind of movie night—full of absurdity, black humor, and playful subversion of cinematic conventions. The film’s characters discuss relationships, the influence of artificial intelligence, and the very boundary between actor and character, while their dialogue becomes a witty game in which it is not always clear what is actually happening in front of the camera.
Intended for young viewers and the whole family, director Benoît Chieux’s animated film “Sirocco and the Kingdom of the Winds” is a colorful adventure that transports viewers to a magical world where the wind becomes not only a force of nature but also an important part of the story. The film invites viewers to use their imagination, discover courage, and embark on an extraordinary journey together.
““We want ‘Scanorama Summer’ to be more than just a series of film screenings, but also an opportunity for the city and its visitors to discover European cinema in a different setting. The Palanga Resort Museum provides a special atmosphere for this—here, cinematic stories meet the city’s cultural heritage and the seaside ambiance.””
– „Scanoramos“ atstovai
“Scanorama Summer” aims to strengthen the tradition of European cinema in Lithuania’s regions and create small film festivals in different cities. In Palanga, the project has already become part of a broader film season, and this year a diverse program—from animation and documentaries to fantasy and drama—is being presented in venues throughout the city.
The “Scanorama Summer” project is organized by the European Film Festival “Scanorama” and partially funded by the Lithuanian Film Centre. The project partner is the Palanga Resort Museum.