Runner (2021 film)

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Runner
Lithuanian Bėgikė
Directed by Andrius Blaževičius
Screenplay by
Produced by
Marija Razgutė
  • Jakub Kostal
  • Vratislav Slajer
  • Brigita Beniušytė
Starring
Cinematography Narvydas Naujalis
Edited by Ieva Veiverytė
Music by Jakub Rataj
Production
company
M-Films
  • Bionaut
Distributed byAlief
Release dates
  • 21 August 2021 (2021-08-21)(Czech Republic)
  • 9 October 2021 (2021-10-09)(Luxembourg)
  • 21 October 2021 (2021-10-21)(Latvia)
  • November 2021 (2021-11)(Lithuania)
  • 23 November 2021 (2021-11-23)(Estonia)
  • 11 July 2022 (2022-07-11)(South Korea)
CountryLithuania
LanguageLithuanian

Runner (Lithuanian: Bėgikė) is a Lithuanian film written and directed by Andrius Blaževičius, released in 2021.

Contents

This dramatic thriller explores the themes of self-sacrifice, love, and toxic relationships, realistically portraying 24 hours of a toxic relationship, which eventually contaminates the entire city of Vilnius, Lithuania, all within a chaotic and frenzied chase. [1]

Plot

After her boyfriend Vytas (played by Marius Repšys) experiences a psychotic episode and disappears, Maria (portrayed by Žygimantė Elena Jakštaitė) 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.

Cast

Production

Runner is the second feature film by Andrius Blaževičius, marking his second collaboration with producer Marija Razgutė (M-Films) after The Saint in 2016. [2]

Formerly titled Paralysis, Runner was produced by M-Films (Lithuania) in co-production with Bionaut (Czech Republic). The film was financed by the Lithuanian Film Centre during the scriptwriting, development, and production stages, as well as through tax incentives. [3]

Filming took place in Lithuania in the city of Vilnius during the summer of 2019. [4]

Reception

The film was generally well received by critics. It garnered 67% positive reviews based on 390 reviews collected, on the website IMDb and 3.4/5 stars for 350 votes on the website Letterboxd. [5] [6]

Accolades

AwardDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipientsResult
Crossing Europe Film Festival 2022 [7] 2022Best Films Andrius Blaževičius Selected
National Lithuanian Film Awards 2022 (Silver Crane) [8] 2022Best ActressŽygimantė Elena JakštaitėWon
2022Best Supporting ActressLaime AkstinaitėWon
2022Best ActorMarius RepšysNominated
2022Best Film Andrius Blaževičius Nominated
2022Best Director Andrius Blaževičius Nominated
2022Best ScreenplayNominated
2022Best CinematographyNarvydas NaujalisNominated
2022Best EditingIeva VeiverytėNominated
2022Best SoundMartin OžvoldNominated
2022Best MakeupJurgita GlobytėNominated
2022Best Art DirectionJustė KalnietytėNominated
2022Best CostumeFausta NaujalėNominated
2022Audience Award Andrius Blaževičius Selected
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 2021 [9] 2021Best Film - Baltic Competicion Andrius Blaževičius Won
Riga International Film Festival 2021 [10] 2021Best Film, International competition Andrius Blaževičius Won
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival 2021 [11] 2021Best Film, International competition Andrius Blaževičius Selected

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References

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