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European Film Awards 2024: Saulė Bliuvaitė Talks TOXIC, Post-Soviet Realities, Authentic Adolescence

Saulė Bliuvaitė talks about how her experiences growing up in post-Soviet Lithuania shaped the film's portrayal of adolescence, industrial decay, and socio-economic struggles.

Locarno 2024 Review: TOXIC Explores Teenage Turmoil Through Female Gaze

Saulė Bliuvaitė's debut feature offers a haunting exploration of adolescence, delving into the unsettling realities of growing up in an industrial wasteland where the body becomes both a battleground and a means of escape.