Runner

Bėgikė

2021 | fiction | 87 min. | Lithuania, Czech Republic

After her boyfriend experiences a psychotic episode and disappears, Maria is determined to find and help him. Chasing every clue about his whereabouts, she embarks on a fast-paced odyssey through the city. Always one step behind and against all odds, she fights for both, her love and her freedom.

Team

Director Andrius Blaževičius
Scriptwriters Marija Kavtaradzė, Teklė Kavtaradzė, Andrius Blaževičius
Cinematographer Narvydas Naujalis
Production designer Aurimas Akšys
Sound designers Martin Ožvold, Lukáš Moudrý, Kryštof Blabla
Producer Marija Razgutė
Co-producers Vratislav Šlajer, Jakub Košťál
Production companies M-Films, Bionaut
International sales Brett Walker, Miguel Govea (Alief)
Publicity Marijana Harder

Awards & Festivals

National Lithuanian Film Awards 2022 (Silver Crane) Best Actress
National Lithuanian Film Awards 2022 (Silver Crane) Best Supporting Actress
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 2021 Best Film - Baltic Competicion
Riga International Film Festival 2021 Best Film, International competition
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival 2021 Nominated Best Film, International competition