Cheer Up, Virginijus! (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1962, Cheer Up, Virginijus! is a documentary film directed by Viktoras Staroshas, running about 21 minutes.
What it’s about. The film about the city of Naujoji Akmenė is regarded as one of the first Lithuanian attempts to liberate itself from the stereotypes of the Soviet documentary. Even though the remnants of the “Socialist prosperity” are clearly perceptible in the movie, the process of directing is obtaining more freedom: the voiceover is losing its canonization, and the power of the narrator is given to the main character, a small child Virginijus.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Cheer Up, Virginijus! has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cheer Up, Virginijus! page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cheer Up, Virginijus! (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cheer Up, Virginijus! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cheer Up, Virginijus! worth watching?
- Cheer Up, Virginijus! holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Cheer Up, Virginijus! released?
- Cheer Up, Virginijus! was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 21 minutes.