Ernestas Samsonas

An artistic documentary movie about Lithuanian ethnoculture. In "Semme" the ethnoculture is brought to light through the beauty of nature, folklore and believes of ancestors. The main emphasis is on the Baltic heritage. Three main characters of "Semme" are eager to preserve the old ethnocultural traditions: cartographer Tadas Sidiskis, pagan priest Jonas Trinkunas, folk craftsmen Algirdas Verseckas. The main purpose of "Semme" is to reveal the alternative views to the old traditions and the national identity. Movie will show trip to old forest, pagan customs and offerings, medieval crafts.

Creative documentary telling the story about nearly extinct Curonian-Latvian community history of a small Lithuanian seaside town named Sventoji, highlighting its multi-cultural dimensions, connections with the Latvian culture and Baltic heritage.

The film is search of your own nature, your fears and dreams, accepting your inner features and befriending them like real people. It's about a journey into your depths and the encounter with the Wolf, who will guide you.