Parazitas Filmas Courses

Parazitas is a Lithuanian comedy-drama film released in 2015. It tells the story of a dilapidated cinema in the outskirts of a rural Lithuanian village that is struggling to survive. When an old friend arrives with an offer to turn the cinema into the home of a new movie production, the village is given a new chance at survival. However, the arrival of the film crew brings further disruption to the town, leading to conflicts between the local villagers and the outsiders. The film follows the twists and turns of the conflict between the two parties, along with the powerful human relationship that develops between two of the characters. It also examines themes such as the clash between tradition and modernity, and how a small community can hold on to their core values while still attempting to navigate the harsh realities of a changing world. Parazitas is a beautiful and bittersweet portrait of a rural community that is struggling to survive in the world of today. Through thoughtful storytelling, it sheds light on the importance of protecting tradition and perseverance in the face of modernity. The film highlights the immense love and warmth of the villagers and shows that, no matter how much things change, the strength of community will always prevail.