Shanghai Banzai
Šanxai banzai
Synopsis
„Every city has his own Shanghai!“ „Shanghai Banzai“– it‘s an ironic short documentary about an old and poor district nearby Vilnius city centre called Snipiskes, which is also known as Shanghai. Film exposes a paradoxical situation where countryside with its multicultural (Lithuanians, Russians, Polish, Gypsies) community exists in the very centre of Vilnius. Also film tries to find out the origin of district’s nickname Shanghai. Film portraits inhabitants of Vilnius Shanghai, who have their own rules, loves, habits and sins. Most of them live in their Past still remembering their youth. Now modern skyscrapers exchange old wooden houses and nobody knows what is waiting for “characters” of Shanghai.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jūratė Samulionytė
- Screenplay & Story
- Jūratė Samulionytė
- Original Score
- Vygintas Kisevičius, Elena Neniškytė
- Original Title
- Šanxai banzai
- Country of Origin
- Lithuania
- Spoken Languages
- Lithuanian
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- VŠĮ “Kultūrinių projektų centras”
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jūratė Samulionytė
Jūratė Samulionytė
Vygintas Kisevičius, Elena Neniškytė
Audrius Zelenius
Egidijus Zaliapugas
Asta Valčiukaitė
Department Leadership Roster
Asta Valčiukaitė
Producer
Jūratė Samulionytė
Director
Egidijus Zaliapugas
Editor
Jūratė Samulionytė
Writer
Audrius Zelenius
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Shanghai Banzai.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shanghai Banzai
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shanghai Banzai about?
„Every city has his own Shanghai!“ „Shanghai Banzai“– it‘s an ironic short documentary about an old and poor district nearby Vilnius city centre called Snipiskes, which is also known as Shanghai. Film exposes a paradoxical situation where countryside with its multicultural (Lithuanians, Russians, Polish, Gypsies) community exists in the very centre of Vilnius. Also film tries to find out the origin of district’s nickname Shanghai. Film portraits inhabitants of Vilnius Shanghai, who have their own rules, loves, habits and sins. Most of them live in their Past still remembering their youth. Now modern skyscrapers exchange old wooden houses and nobody knows what is waiting for “characters” of Shanghai.
Who directed Shanghai Banzai?
Shanghai Banzai was directed by Jūratė Samulionytė.
Who stars in Shanghai Banzai?
The principal cast of Shanghai Banzai includes Not specified.
When was Shanghai Banzai released and how long is it?
Shanghai Banzai was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Shanghai Banzai?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shanghai Banzai was composed by Vygintas Kisevičius, Elena Neniškytė.