In October, the international documentary film festival "Nepatogus kinas" (Inconvenient Films) returns to screens. Each year, organizers of the festival carefully select films telling true stories about real lives – from world-changing, inspiring personalities to incredible and controversial events.
You can watch movies not only in cinemas or online, but also by joining free screenings at Lithuanian libraries. Vilnius University Library offers this opportunity as well.
We invite you to joint movie screenings, which will take place at different Library locations: SCIC, Central Library, ŠAIC.
15 October | 15:00 | LETTERS FROM WOLF STREET | Director: Arjun Talwar | 97 min.
A street in downtown Warsaw is the focus of this witty and personal portrait of Poland. Arjun Talwar immigrated here a decade ago, but still has trouble fitting in. Wolf Street – or Ulica Wilcza – hasn’t made it easy for him. In an attempt to accelerate his integration, the director begins filming his neighbours, testing his relationships with them, while seeking ways to overcome his own alienation.
With the help of his friend Mo, another immigrant-turned-filmmaker, Arjun uncovers the hidden mysteries of the street, revealing a web of charming characters. He finds others like himself, people who live between past and present, between an imagined homeland and a real one. The street, like an invisible thread, connects them all, offering its solace against the melancholy of everyday life.
An online meeting with Vuk Vukotić, an associate professor and lecturer at the Faculty of Philology of Vilnius University, will be held after the screening.
The film will be screened at:
SCIC (Conference Hall, Saulėtekio av. 5, Vilnius)
ŠAIC (Conference Hall, Vytauto st. 84, Šiauliai)
Language: Lithuanian
16 October | 14:00 | THE LAST EXPEDITION | Director: Eliza Kubarska | 85 min.
Born in Plungė, Lithuania, Wanda Rutkiewicz was considered the most famous female climber in the world. She was the first woman to climb K2 and the third to reach the top of Mount Everest. Her grand goal was to conquer all 8,000-meter peaks. Although she was not destined to achieve it, she managed to conquer eight of them – an impressive record with which she surpassed most men. In 1992, in Nepal, on her way to the summit of Kangchenjunga, Wanda disappeared without a trace. To this day, there are many rumours about the true reasons for the alpinist’s disappearance. Film director Eliza Kubarska rediscovers the archival footage, interviews Wanda’s colleagues and other witnesses. Is there a possibility that she could still be alive?
An online meeting with Otilija Juozapaitienė, a senior librarian (local history) at Plungė District Municipal Public Library and initiator of the translation of Anna Kamińska's book about Wanda Rutkiewicz, will be held after the screening.
The film will be screened at:
Central Library (Joachim Lelewel Hall, Universiteto str. 3, Vilnius)
Language: English | Subtitles: Lithuanian
22 October | 14:00 | HACKING HATE | Director: Simon Klose | 87 min.
My Vingren is a well-regarded, award-winning Swedish journalist. Deemed by the media as “the real-life ‘Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,’” she is known for her in-depth investigations, especially into white supremacist networks. However, her latest journalistic pursuit is about to bring her into considerably dangerous territory. With the use of fake profiles, Vingren dives deep undercover online as a white supremacist and begins to thread together the extreme right’s campaigns to recruit and influence individuals, radicalizing them into a discourse of hate speech and xenophobia. But her ambitious embedded approach comes at a price
An online meeting with Laura Šėryte, a project manager, and Jovita Tautkevičiūtė, a media literacy activities coordinator from the Centre for Analysis of Disinformation and Misinformation, will be held after the screening.
The film will be screened at:
Central Library (Joachim Lelewel Hall, Universiteto str. 3, Vilnius)
ŠAIC (Conference Hall, Vytauto st. 84, Šiauliai)
Language: Lithuanian
24 October | 14:00 | 2050 | Director Kristof Van den Bergh, Eric Goens | 120 min.
The harsh, majestic, and unpredictable Antarctic ice desert has been attracting professional adventurers and passionate scientists for over a century. Director Eric Goens, following the footsteps of legendary Belgian explorer Adrien de Gerlache, embarks on a mesmerizing expedition to one of the most remote regions of Antarctica. Located there is the Princess Elizabeth Research Station, where dozens of scientists who have dedicated their lives to measuring the health of the planet live and work. They share their risky daily activities, scientific reflections, and a firm belief that we have all the tools we need to address the urgent challenges of climate change.
An online meeting with Lina Paškevičiūtė, the Chair of the Environmental Coalition, will be held after the screening.
The film will be screened at:
Central Library (Joachim Lelewel Hall, Universiteto str. 3, Vilnius)
ŠAIC (Conference Hall, Vytauto st. 84, Šiauliai)
Language: English | Subtitles: Lithuanian
About "Nepatogus kinas" (Inconvenient Films)
"Nepatogus kinas" is an annual international human rights documentary film festival that has been held since 2007. The film and event programme aims to promote human rights, politics, social responsibility, and sustainability. Experiential screenings, discussions with filmmakers, protagonists, human rights activists, and experts are organized during the festival. More information: https://nepatoguskinas.lt/2025/en/
2025-10-09