Runner (2021 film)

Runner
Runner
Lithuanian	Bėgikė
Directed by	Andrius Blaževičius
Screenplay by	Marija Kavtaradzė Teklė Kavtaradzė; Andrius Blaževičius;
Produced by	Marija Razgutė Jakub Kostal; Vratislav Slajer; Brigita Beniušytė;
Starring	Žygimantė Elena Jakštaitė Marius Repšys; Laima Akstinaitė;
Cinematography	Narvydas Naujalis
Edited by	Ieva Veiverytė
Music by	Jakub Rataj
Production; company	M-Films Bionaut;
Distributed by	Alief
Release dates	21 August 2021 (Czech Republic); 9 October 2021 (Luxembourg); 21 October 2021 (Latvia); November 2021 (Lithuania); 23 November 2021 (Estonia); 11 July 2022 (South Korea);
Country	Lithuania
Language	Lithuanian

Runner (Lithuanian: Bėgikė) is a Lithuanian film written and directed by Andrius Blaževičius, released in 2021.

This dramatic thriller explores the themes of self-sacrifice, love, and toxic relationships, realistically portraying 24 hours of a toxic relationship, which eventually contaminates the entire city of Vilnius, Lithuania, all within a chaotic and frenzied chase.[1]

Plot

After her boyfriend Vytas (played by Marius Repšys) experiences a psychotic episode and disappears, Maria (portrayed by Žygimantė Elena Jakštaitė) is determined to find and help him. Chasing every clue about his whereabouts, she embarks on a fast-paced odyssey through the city. Always one step behind and against all odds, she fights for both, her love and her freedom.

Cast

Žygimantė Elena Jakštaitė as Marija
Marius Repšys as Vytas
Laima Akstinaitė as Ona
Vytautas Kaniušonis as Marija's Father
Viktorija Kuodytė as Marija's Mother
Valentinas Krulikovskis as Petras
Emilis Aškelovičius as Pranas
Lukas Malinauskas as Jonas
Indrė Patkauskaitė as Jūratė

Production

Runner is the second feature film by Andrius Blaževičius, marking his second collaboration with producer Marija Razgutė (M-Films) after The Saint in 2016.[2]

Formerly titled Paralysis, Runner was produced by M-Films (Lithuania) in co-production with Bionaut (Czech Republic). The film was financed by the Lithuanian Film Centre during the scriptwriting, development, and production stages, as well as through tax incentives.[3]

Filming took place in Lithuania in the city of Vilnius during the summer of 2019.[4]

Reception

The film was generally well received by critics. It garnered 67% positive reviews based on 390 reviews collected, on the website IMDb and 3.4/5 stars for 350 votes on the website Letterboxd.[5][6]

Accolades


Award	Date of ceremony	Category	Recipients	Result
Crossing Europe Film Festival 2022[7]	2022	Best Films	Andrius Blaževičius	Selected
National Lithuanian Film Awards 2022 (Silver Crane)[8]	2022	Best Actress	Žygimantė Elena Jakštaitė	Won
	2022	Best Supporting Actress	Laime Akstinaitė	Won
	2022	Best Actor	Marius Repšys	Nominated
	2022	Best Film	Andrius Blaževičius	Nominated
	2022	Best Director	Andrius Blaževičius	Nominated
	2022	Best Screenplay	Marija Kavtaradzė Teklė Kavtaradzė Andrius Blaževičius	Nominated
	2022	Best Cinematography	Narvydas Naujalis	Nominated
	2022	Best Editing	Ieva Veiverytė	Nominated
	2022	Best Sound	Martin Ožvold	Nominated
	2022	Best Makeup	Jurgita Globytė	Nominated
	2022	Best Art Direction	Justė Kalnietytė	Nominated
	2022	Best Costume	Fausta Naujalė	Nominated
	2022	Audience Award	Andrius Blaževičius	Selected
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 2021[9]	2021	Best Film - Baltic Competicion	Andrius Blaževičius	Won
Riga International Film Festival 2021[10]	2021	Best Film, International competition	Andrius Blaževičius	Won
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival 2021[11]	2021	Best Film, International competition	Andrius Blaževičius	Selected

References

"RUNNER". www.en.northernlightsff.com. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
Boyce, Laurence (20 August 2021). "Karlovy Vary 2021: Andrius Blaževičius talks love and freedom in 'Runner'". Screen. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
"Presskit du Festival du Film International de Karlovy Vary".
F. N. E. Staff. "FESTIVALS: Runner by Andrius Blaževičius Screens at 2021 Scanorama - FilmNewEurope.com". www.filmneweurope.com. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
Runner (2021), retrieved 7 September 2023
Runner (2021) - Ratings - IMDb, retrieved 7 September 2023
"Bėgikė | Crossing Europe". www.crossingeurope.at. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
"Lithuanian Film Awards (2022)". IMDb. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
admin. "RUNNER". LTKinoGoesBerlin. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
"Andrius Blaževičius' Runner wins the Riga International Film Festival". Cineuropa - the best of european cinema. 25 October 2021. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
"Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (2021)". IMDb. Retrieved 7 September 2023.

External links

Runner, programmed at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (with press kit)
Runner - Baltic Film Festival teaser on YouTube (video, Lithuanian)
IMDB

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[1] "RUNNER". www.en.northernlightsff.com. Retrieved 7 August 2023.

[2] Boyce, Laurence (20 August 2021). "Karlovy Vary 2021: Andrius Blaževičius talks love and freedom in 'Runner'". Screen. Retrieved 7 August 2023.

[3] "Presskit du Festival du Film International de Karlovy Vary".

[4] F. N. E. Staff. "FESTIVALS: Runner by Andrius Blaževičius Screens at 2021 Scanorama - FilmNewEurope.com". www.filmneweurope.com. Retrieved 7 September 2023.

[5] Runner (2021), retrieved 7 September 2023

[6] Runner (2021) - Ratings - IMDb, retrieved 7 September 2023

[7] "Bėgikė | Crossing Europe". www.crossingeurope.at. Retrieved 7 September 2023.

[8] "Lithuanian Film Awards (2022)". IMDb. Retrieved 7 September 2023.

[9] . "RUNNER". LTKinoGoesBerlin. Retrieved 7 September 2023.

[10] "Andrius Blaževičius' Runner wins the Riga International Film Festival". Cineuropa - the best of european cinema. 25 October 2021. Retrieved 7 September 2023.

[11] "Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (2021)". IMDb. Retrieved 7 September 2023.