The Shadow of Heaven (2008)
It has been over one hundred years since M. K. Čiurlionis left his lasting imprint on Lithuanian culture. He was a composer, painter, genius, and madman who created an entirely new space, new context, and new universe.
Top billed cast
Mikalojus ČiurlionisSelf (Archival footage)- Jonas ČiurlionisSelf
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