This film will open the new season of “See at the Cinema”, which invites viewers to rediscover films that shaped cinema culture, but were long forgotten. This is a unique opportunity to see this aesthetically impressive work on the big screen.
Sofia Coppola’s debut
As the first feature film directed by Sofia Coppola, The Young Suicides immediately attracted attention with its distinctive style and sensibility. Coppola masterfully portrayed the world of teenage girls, their challenges and secret dreams, exploring themes of femininity, isolation and social expectations. It’s the film that essentially defined Sofia Coppola’s career and helped cement her place in film history.
Nostalgia and aesthetics
The film is set in 1970s America, and Coppola scrupulously recreated the atmosphere of that period. From the costumes and sets to the music, every detail has been chosen with special attention to authenticity. The film’s visual style, with nostalgic shots and soft color tones, creates a unique and memorable atmosphere. Inspired by the aesthetics of old family videotapes, Coppola was able to convey a nostalgic, melancholic world where the audience is immersed in the lives of the Lisbon sisters.
One of the highlights of the film is its soundtrack, composed by French electronic music duo Air. This soundtrack not only enhanced the emotional impact of the film, but also became a cultural phenomenon in its own right. Air’s music contributed to the atmosphere of the film, giving it a melancholic and dreamy tone. This soundtrack became one of the most memorable movie soundtracks in cinema of that era.
A modest budget, but big ambitions
Although the budget of the film was quite modest – about 6 million dollars – Sofia Coppola was able to use these resources creatively. Natural lighting, authentic locations in Detroit and inventive solutions made it possible to create a film that, despite limited finances, became a visually rich and emotionally deep work.
Photo of the organizers/Shot from the movie “Young Suicides”
The film is full of subtle visual metaphors and symbolism that help convey the isolated lives of the Lisbon sisters and their emotional world. For example, windows, bars and closed doors are often shown throughout the film to symbolize the isolation of the sisters and their lives under constant surveillance. These elements contribute to the feeling that girls are “imprisoned” in their homes and society’s expectations.
How Sofia Coppola’s direction unfolded through Kirsten Dunst’s talent
Kirsten Dunst, who played the role of Lux Lisbon, became the face of this film and one of its brightest stars. At just 16 years old, Dunst embodied a rebellious and fragile teenage character that won her praise from film critics and audiences. Her performance helped create one of the most memorable teenage portraits in film history. Dunst’s performance in this film opened the door to wider recognition in Hollywood.
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“Young Suicides” was presented in 1999. At Cannes it got a lot of attention. Although the film did not win major awards, it became a festival-goer favorite and a critically acclaimed debut. Due to this film, Coppola was recognized as one of the most talented directors of the new generation, and in 2018 it was included in the prestigious Criterion Collection, a collection of the most important and artistically valuable works of cinema
After the session, there will be a discussion with representatives of the “Youth Line”.
After the screening of the film in Vilnius, the audience will have the opportunity to stay for a discussion with “Youth Line” – we will talk about the romanticization of the theme of suicide in cinema. Goda Nausėdaitė, a volunteer of “Jaunimo lijnas”, coordinator of the “Vilnius svieviau” suicide prevention algorithm of Vilnius city municipality’s public health office, will be interviewed by Rita Stanelytė, head of communication of “Jaunimo lijnas”.
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