| English: Ten Reasons | |
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| Director: | Andrius Blaževičius |
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| Music: | Domas Strupinskas |
| Studio: | M-Films |
| Runtime: | 29 minutes |
| Country: | Lithuania |
| Language: | Lithuanian |
Ten Reasons (Lithuanian: Desimt priezasciu) is a Lithuanian film written and directed by Andrius Blaževičius and released in 2011.
The film addresses the theme of Lithuanian youth in the 2000s, social alienation, and identity issues after Lithuania's independence in 1991.
Vytas, portrayed by Marius Repšys, is a resident of a blocked houses quarter and he is just as dull as his neighborhood. Though the young guy is over his twenties, he still lives with his parents – spending their days watching TV.
Vytas’ girlfriend Ona, portrayed by Gelminė Glemžaitė, is a bit different – she is independent, knows her likes and dislikes, has some friends – one of which she starts seeing more and more often. This leaves no sunshine in Vytas life at all and makes him wander for the truth in the maze of the blocked houses quarter.
Ten Reasons is the sixth film by Andrius Blaževičius, the first of three cinematic collaborations between the director and producer Marija Razgutė (M-Films Productions).[1]
The film portrays the daily life and reality of Lithuania after its liberation in 1991, as seen through the eyes of a protagonist who feels alienated in this new life. The director emphasizes human relationships, alienation, and jealousy influenced by the world of entertainment and technology.[2]
The song "Ten Reasons" by the Lithuanian group 69 Dangujue is featured in this short film.[3]
| Scanorama 2011 European Cinema Forum[4] | 2011 | Best Short Film | Andrius Blaževičius | Won |
| TEO LT 2011 Grant | 2011 | Best Short Film | Andrius Blaževičius | Won |
| Lithuanian Cinema Awards 2012[5] | 2012 | Best Short Film | Andrius Blaževičius | Won |
| 2012 | Best Actor | Andrius Blaževičius | Won | |
| 2012 | Nomination for Best Project of the Year | Andrius Blaževičius | Nominated |