Cast
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Juozas Rigertas
as Aleksas
Petras Steponavicius
as Vytas
Vytautas Tomkus
as Povilas
Juozas Miltinis
as inžinierius Virkutis
Gražina Balandytė
as Liuda
Algimantas Masiulis
as Kuzmickas
Steponas Kosmauskas
as konclagerio komendantas Bublicas
Rimgaudas Karvelis
as Hansas
Valdas Mykolas Jatautis
as vaistininkas
Stasys Krasauskas
as Saša
Gediminas Karka
as Jokūbas
Henrikas Vancevicius
as okulistas
Eugenija Šulgaitė
as motina
Crew
Director
- Raimondas Vabalas
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, Steps in the Night examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of a period setting that reflects societal issues of its time. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director Raimondas Vabalas brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 1963, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Steps in the Night took approximately 19 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 103 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 159 minutes long.
- The musical score contains over 49 unique compositions.
- The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 2 weeks before filming began.
Historical Context
- In 1963, when this film was released:
- The space race between the USSR and USA was at its height.
- Counterculture movements were challenging traditional values.
- The film industry was dominated by major studios, with independent cinema still in its early development.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: October 4, 1963
- Runtime: 1h 43m