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Screening of a documentary film “Under the Hood”

In Belarus, some people battle for social justice and human rights, while others struggle just in order to survive. “Under the Hood” takes us on a journey to a country where the KGB is still in power and public gatherings are considered a crime. Filmed in secrecy, this is Belarus from the inside

Published: March 21, 2014

When: Saturday, 29. March 2014 19:30
To: Saturday, 29. March 2014
Where: Vilnius
More info: www.kinopavasaris.lt/en/film?id=1392729308

About director:

Mark Byrne (born in 1970 in Republic of Ireland). Before teaming up with Rob Dennis, Mark spent 15 years as a camera assistant on feature films in Ireland, where he also worked as a News & TV camera man.

Rob Dennis (born in 1969) has worked as an investigative reporter for more than 12 years in the USA, most recently working for the Oakland Tribune, part of the largest newspaper chain in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has won numerous awards for his breaking news, public service and investigative reporting.

“Beyond the Wall” (2010, doc.), “Under the Hood” (2013, doc., “Kino pavasaris”).

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Vilnius International Film Festival (Vilnius IFF) “Kino pavasaris” is unquestionably one of the most anticipated annual cultural events in Lithuania – perhaps even the one.

Now in its 19th year, it is the largest cinematic event in the country, known and loved for its high quality film programme and rich accompanying package of cinema-related events, workshops, and special initiatives.

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