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It Would Be Splendid, Yet…
The year 1992. Lithuania is already independent. One day at her workplace a factory worker Danguole wins the SPECIAL prize . This means she will be entitled to welcome an American press-photographer who is coming to Lithuania in three days. She and her family are to represent the New Lithuania to the world in a photo reportage to be issued. This way the factory worker Danguole becomes a kind of a Lithuanian ambassador. Obviously, everything she owns is dated, soviet-tinged and cannot represent anything. The New Lithuania should be newly fashioned. The problem is... what exactly does the 'newly fashioned' mean?
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Plot Summary
This short documentary explores the experiences and perspectives of Rami Elhanan and Nurith Peled-Elhanan, Israeli peace activists and parents who have lost children in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The film delves into their personal journeys of grief, their unwavering commitment to peace, and their efforts to bridge the divide between their communities.
Critical Reception
As a short documentary focused on a deeply personal and political topic, "It Would Be Splendid, Yet…" has been noted for its emotional impact and the powerful testimonies of its subjects. Critics often highlight the film's bravery in confronting the realities of conflict and its profound message of hope and reconciliation through the voices of those most affected.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its raw emotional honesty and the courageous spirit of its subjects.
Seen as a vital and poignant examination of peace activism born from profound loss.
Commended for its intimate portrayal of parental grief and its call for understanding.
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Fun Fact
The film's title, "It Would Be Splendid, Yet…", is a poignant reference to the unfulfilled potential for peace and the ongoing struggles faced by the protagonists and their cause.
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