Gražina Balandytė
Acting
Biography
No biography available for Gražina Balandytė.
Born: June 27, 1937
Known For
A Restless Autumn Day
The film tells about the everyday life of the Vilnius utility company. The main conflict in the film occurs between director Valaitis and chief engineer Butkus, who opposes the director’s working methods.
Palanga
About the life and customs of the pre-war Lithuanian bourgeoisie in the seaside resort of Palanga.
Julius Janonis
Early twentieth century. The future poet, the nurturer of lyrics of love, Julius Janonis, is maturing among the students of Šiauliai Gymnasium. The son of a poor peasant, sick with tuberculosis, spotted a classmate, Milda, from a wealthy family admiring his talent. Unfortunately, at a high society party held at Milda’s parents house, where Julius reads his poems, guests make fun of the poet. When World War I comes, Janonis is taken to Voronezh, to the Lithuanian diaspora.
Children of Hotel America
Kaunas, Lithuania, 1972... Young people are sitting in the Hotel "America" basement and listen to Western Radio.
Garden of Eden
Lithuania in the near future. The land is full of rich immigrants. Rich Lithuanians that were scattered throughout the world return to Lithuania to spend their golden years in luxurious nursing homes; and the laws that govern life and death provide a feeling of security... The residents of the Garden of Eden look upon this "global theatre of life" with tearful smiles and great wisdom.
My Little Wife
A sad story about love between Linas and Ruta - two young students in Vilnius.
Raudonmedžio Rojus
A five part mini-series based on the novel by the same name.
Chameleon Games
Paris, 1955. Fraudster Georges de Valera, hiding from the police, with the help of a correspondent for the reactionary newspaper Sibilo, poses as Minister Dubov, who allegedly escaped from the Soviet Union. Sibilo's daughter explains to Georges the purpose of the planned action: to slander progressive journalists with the help of the false Dubov. De Valera, not wanting to become a participant in the provocation, goes into hiding. But instead they find another candidate for the role of Dubov...
Steps in the Night
In 1943, Alex, who recently returned to the city of Kaunas, tries to join the anti-Nazi resistance, but is captured and imprisoned. He soon starts planning his escape.
Merry Stories
A scrap metal collection drive is taking place at a school in Vilnius. This ambition, the same characters, the same place of action link all three novellas of "Merry Stories" - jokes, anecdotes.
Filmography
as Head Teacher
as Woman on the Barge
as Duknienė
as Ausma
as Neighbor
as Antuanetė
as Gintas' Mother
as Ramunė
as Liuda
as Irena
as Juste