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For the first time Lithuania participates in the 17th European Union Film Festival “Europe in Love” with the  Film “Tadas Blinda. The Legend is Born” by Donatas Ulvydas.

The Festival commencing on 14th of March, 2012, in Delhi, will be touring Bangalore, Pune, Chennai, Kolkata, Goa and Hyderabad showcasing the diversity of Europe and  the cultural uniqueness that Europe is known for. Lithuanian film will be opening the festival in Kolkata on April 20.

About the movie: 

Set against the backdrop of some of the most picturesque scenery in Eastern Europe, “Tadas Blinda. The Legend is Born” is a historical romantic adventure in which a story of love, honour and freedom unfolds in the restless corner of Lithuania, the outskirts of the then Russian Empire in the 19th century.

He’s a carefree serf with the heart of a rebel. She’s the daughter of a powerful landowner. But when Tadas and Kristina unexpectedly meet, they know that their love is doomed in the socially segregated society. When political events and intrigue suddenly turn their worlds upside down, they – and everyone around them – must summon all their strength and courage to meet the new responsibilities that have befallen them.

Having already broken all time attendance records in its home country of Lithuania, this film brings together an unforgettable cast, a riveting plot, and a wonderful mix of adventure and passion to create a truly legendary tale reminiscent of Robin Hood -  a source of inspiration for young and old alike.

For the teaser – check http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VHnZMPk0u8

The schedule of screenings of  “Tadas Blinda. The Legend is Born” is as follows:

Bangalore – 22 March, 6.00 pm, Bangalore International Centre (BIC).

Delhi - 24 March,  2.30 pm, British Council, 17 Kasturba Gandhi Marg, Connaught place.

Chennai – 08 April, 7.30 pm, Woodlands Symphony, Royapettah High Road.

Kolkata – 20 April, “Nandan”I, Nandan Theatre, Max Mueller Bhavan.

Hyderabad – 16 May,  6.00 pm, Goethe Zentrum, 20 Journalist’s Colony, Road Nr. 2, Banjara Hills. 

Goa – 29 April, 5.00 pm, Maquinez Palace, Audi I.

Pune – 08 April, 4.00 pm, Film & Television Institute of India (FTII).

The entrance is free to all EU Film Festival screening.  Seating is on first come, first served basis.

For program in detail and schedules of screenings of the whole festival kindly check: www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/india/more_info .