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Letters to Sofija (2013)

Movie ★ 5.0 130 min

Drama

Based on a true story, this is the love affair between a Lithuanian genius and the woman and the country he adored. Mikalojus Konstantinas Ciurlionis was born into a Lithuanian peasant family in 1875. Despite his lowly origins he soon revealed himself to be a child prodigy able to both paint and compose music of startling and often frightening intensity. Soon after he was struck down by a mysterious mental illness, which would plague him for the rest of his life. During his short lifetime, Ciurlionis produced over 300 paintings and 300 musical compositions. Supporting him throughout his short and painful life was his beloved wife, Sofija Kymantaite, a journalist and political activist.

Robert Mullan Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 28, 2013
Runtime
130 min
IMDb
tt2338874
Studio
Artbox, Gizmo Films

Cast

Rokas Zubovas Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis Marija Korenkaitė Sofija Kymantaitė Artūras Aleksejevas Artūras Aleksejevas Fyodor Michaelovich Romualdas Lavrynovičius Dobuzhinsky daughter Rimvydas Ambrazevičius Dying man Nikolaj Antonov Captain Nikolai Rostov Saulius Balandis Saulius Balandis Prince Michal Oginski Andrius Bialobžeskis Andrius Bialobžeskis Mstislav Dobuzhinsky Tomas Bimbiris MK Čiurlionis (aged 17) Rolandas Boravskis Rolandas Boravskis Fr. Kavaliauskas Petras Čiurlionis Rokas Buivydas Dmitrij Denisiuk Dmitrij Denisiuk Alexandre Benois Saulius Balandis Stasys Čiurlionis Romualdas Gudas Valdas Leonas Janina Gudzineviciute-Radaitiene Adelė Radmanaitė-Čiurlionienė Rytis Paulius Judkaitis Povilas Čiurlionis Edvard Keizik Doctor in Pustelnik Anjelika Kisin Maid of Dobuzhinsky

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Frequently asked questions

What is Letters to Sofija about?
Based on a true story, this is the love affair between a Lithuanian genius and the woman and the country he adored. Mikalojus Konstantinas Ciurlionis was born into a Lithuanian peasant family in 1875. Despite his lowly origins he soon revealed himself to be a child prodigy able to both paint and compose music of startling and often frightening intensity. Soon after he was struck down by a mysterious mental illness, which would plague him for the rest of his life. During his short lifetime, Ciurlionis produced over 300 paintings and 300 musical compositions. Supporting him throughout his short and painful life was his beloved wife, Sofija Kymantaite, a journalist and political activist.
Who directed Letters to Sofija?
Letters to Sofija was directed by Robert Mullan.
Who stars in Letters to Sofija?
Letters to Sofija stars Rokas Zubovas, Marija Korenkaitė, Artūras Aleksejevas, Romualdas Lavrynovičius.
When was Letters to Sofija released?
Letters to Sofija is a 2013 drama film.
Where can I watch Letters to Sofija?
You can watch Letters to Sofija with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.