Pietinia Kronikas

Wow, "Pietinia Kronikas" is an absolute gem! This film brilliantly captures the essence of 90s Lithuania, taking you on a nostalgic trip that's both heartfelt and genuine. The characters are so authentic; it's like they've stepped right out of that era. The attention to detail is impeccable-from the fashion and hairstyles to the cars and even the food, everything screams 90s. The soundtrack? Spot on! It perfectly complements the mood and vibe of the time. The story, based on Rimantas Kmita's original work, is a true coming-of-age tale that doesn't sugarcoat the struggles of youth. It's raw, real, and incredibly relatable. This isn't just a movie; it's a window into a world that feels both familiar and enlightening. For anyone who wants to experience the spirit of 90s Lithuania, "Pietinia Kronikas" is a must-watch.

Didn't expect much by going to see this movie, but ended up being surprised.

Usually I don't like Lithuanian movies, because most of them are just based on other movie scripts, and acting is terrible, but this movie was something different.

It's bassed on 90s Lithuania, as I have never experienced it, this movie was very interesting. Well shot scenes, good camera work, 90s clothing and style.

Only bad thing was a poor plot. 2 hours of screen time and as a main character said: Kaip ir nieka nenutika ( Nothing really happened ). Maybe just some charakter improvement, but couldn't say that it was big. Everything stayed the same.

"The Southern Chronicles" is one of the most vivid time capsules capturing Lithuanian youth life, growing up in 90's. The sentimental details in the settings and sceneries brings back to rough reality of 90's. As much it has the most simple way of showing the simplicities of the problems of that period of life it also showcases the thoughtfulness and deep meanings behind of every idea that characters express. Even though the storyline is not fully unique, but the main character's development and progress stumbles you to carry on watching it.

To put it in the nutshell: Simple but quite deep and sentimental movie about youth life in 90's.

A true masterpiece emerging from lithuanian film production! From the first seconds it took me straight to the middle of 90's era- where the main action takes place. It's the time of "wild west" period in an ordinary Lithuanian town. Corruption, unemployment, local crime, undergroud business- a reality of a post soviet era. In it's epicenter - a life of an ordinary local teenager Rimantas (Dziugas Grinys) who's trying to find himself and navigate his life through friends, parents, lovelife and his passion for rugby. Teamed with his best buddy "gezas" Minde (amazing performance by Robertas Petraitis) they both are fighting for their place under the sun.

If you feel nostaglia for 90's, love to have a good laugh and comming-of-age genre- this film is for you!

This movie is a nostalgic time machine for older generation, and exotic glimpse to history for the young ones, or foreigners. Of course, the 90's in Lithuania were dangerous, wild and brutal, but this is entertainment piece, not an uncensored documentary. The props are convincing, the actors are very natural, the music brings tears. A mix of VHS aethetics with real archives is very well done and convincing. Only the native speakers will appreciate a fun of the local "dialect" so foreigners will not experience the movie to the fullest. The storyline itself is quite basic, with some fun elements - just a teenager, who tries to figure out life.