The Jump (2020 film)
| The Jump | |
|---|---|
 Promotional release poster | |
| Lithuanian | Šuolis |
| Directed by | Giedrė Žickytė |
| Written by | Giedrė Žickytė |
| Produced by | Uldis Cekulis Giedrė Žickytė |
| Cinematography | Rimvydas Leipus |
| Edited by | Thomas Ernst Danielius Kokanauskis |
| Music by | Kipras Masanauskas |
Release date |
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Running time | 84 minutes |
| Countries | Lithuania Latvia France Germany United States |
| Languages | Lithuanian English |
The Jump (Lithuanian: Šuolis) is a 2020 documentary film written, co-produced and directed by Giedrė Žickytė.[1] It was initially selected as the Lithuanian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 94th Academy Awards,[2] however, Isaac by Jurgis Matulevičius was ultimately submitted.[3][4]
Overview
In 1970, Lithuanian seaman Simas Kudirka caused an international incident after attempting defection by boarding a U.S. Coast Guard ship.[5]
See also
- List of submissions to the 94th Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film
- List of Lithuanian submissions for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film
References
- ^ "Review: The Jump". Cineuropa. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
- ^ "Giedrės Žickytės dokumentinis filmas "Šuolis" – oficialus Lietuvos pretendentas siekti "Oskaro"". LRT. 19 October 2021. Archived from the original on 19 October 2021. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
- ^ "Oscars International Race 2021: Complete List of Entries". The Wrap. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
- ^ "Lithuania picks Holocaust film as its second entry to vie for Oscars". LRT. 10 November 2021. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ^ Cunningham, Nick (9 October 2020). "Review: The Jump". Business Doc Europe. Retrieved 19 October 2021.