Kaunas Film Center "Romuva" is expanding the field of educational activities and introducing a new repertoire section - "Films as Guests". These are selected films that will be on our screens only temporarily, but will touch on important topics relevant to children and youth. Each of them is like a guest, visiting for a short time, but taking away the sincere attention of the audience and inviting them to a deeper conversation.
The goal of this section is to offer an additional selection of films for education that will change and renew, but will always remain meaningful. We invite teachers, educators and group leaders to take the opportunity to see special films that can become a starting point for conversations about values, emotions, relationships, history or nature.
"We only show some films for a certain period of time, but their impact on students remains long-lasting. The "Guest Films" section was born from the desire to share exceptional cinematic stories that are worth seeing now, without waiting. It is a living, breathing corner of the repertoire, adapting to educational current events and seasonal needs.", – says Gailė Janulevičė, head of film education.
Brave Kajara
(Kayara)
Brave and stubborn, Kajara dreams of becoming the first imperial messenger, a respected and long-standing profession in the Inca Empire that only the fastest and most resilient could achieve. To prove herself worthy of the title, she will have to overcome many challenges and dangers, where speed, courage and perseverance are the most important.
But everything turns upside down when Kajara learns that her home, the Golden City, is in danger. Pursuing her dream is no longer enough - now she must not only fight for her place among the best, but also find a way to protect her home and the entire empire!
Director: Dirk Hampel, Cesar Zelada
Year: 2025
Country: Peru, Spain
Duration: 90 min
dubbed in Lithuanian
Premieres May 30.
A girl named Willow
(A Girl Named Willow)
A curious and very kind-hearted red-haired girl named Willow inherits… a forest from her aunt Alvina! What should a girl do with the forest?! Although she doesn’t understand it, Willow feels that she really likes the forest. And she starts to like it even more when, while wandering in it, the girl finds her aunt’s small hut, and in it – a special book, which contains a variety of spells. It soon turns out that neither this book, nor the forest that Aunt Alvina gave her is a coincidence. It turns out that the forest is magical, and Willow herself has witchcraft powers! True, in order for them to fully reveal themselves, Willow needs to find three more friends. Then together they will embody the four main elements of nature – air, earth, fire and water – and together they will be able to protect their forest from evil adults who want to build a shopping mall in its place.
Director: Mike Marzuk
Year: 2025
Country: Germany
Duration: 100 min
dubbed in Lithuanian
King of Kings
(The King of Kings)
In this animated film, legendary author Charles Dickens tells his young son Walter about the life of Jesus Christ. Walter's imagination brings the story to life, allowing him to experience Jesus' miracles, trials, and sacrifice up close.
The story covers the most important events of the New Testament, from the birth of Jesus and his first miracles to his teachings, betrayal, suffering and finally resurrection. Walter is initially skeptical of the story, but gradually becomes involved, living this journey with Jesus. At the same time, Dickens' relationship with his son is revealed - it is not only a story of faith, but also of family ties and the search for meaning in life.
Director: Seong-ho Jang
Year: 2025
Country: USA, South Korea
Duration: 100 min
dubbed in Lithuanian
A panda named Moon
(Moon the Panda)
Twelve-year-old Tian is sent to live with his grandmother in a remote Chinese village for the summer, where there is no internet or city amenities. His boring days are unexpectedly changed when he discovers a lonely panda cub in the forest. Naming him Moon, the boy forms a special friendship and embarks on a summer of adventure, warmth, and challenges that changes his perspective on the world.
Director: Gilles de Maistre
Year: 2025
Country: France, Belgium
Duration: 100 min
dubbed in Lithuanian
Information about the educational activities is available:
by phone: 8 670 25508
by e-mail edukacija@kcromuva.lt
Educational sessions are organized from 9:00 a.m. to 14:00 p.m. on weekdays for groups of 20 or more.