2 Films & TV Shows Set In Lithuania During The 13th Century

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  The Pagan King

  🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇱🇻 Latvia The 13th Century

  Live free or die. — Northern Europe. 13th century. Last pagan settlement near the Baltic Sea. The evil and cynical warrior crusader Max von Buxhoveden is trying to destroy the pagan beliefs of the people by spreading lies and fostering dissent. Old king of the last free pagan lands is on his deathbed and without an heir to take his place. Max wants to take over the throne and reign over old king’s tribe. Unexpectedly, with his dying breath the King passes on his ring to his nephew Namejs. The youngster, who grew up amongst pagan priests and studied ancient wisdoms, now has to defend his people. Will he be able to unravel the secret of the Ring and gain its power?

  Released in 2018 • 110 minutes
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  Baltic Tribes

  🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇸🇪 Sweden The 13th Century

  DocuDrama about 13th century pre-Christian culture. Danish spy Lars enters the tribal lands of the Baltic peoples, where he takes part in religious rites, cruel forays, gets high during the Summer Solstice, becomes slave to the Couronians and even fights the crusaders. Who were the last pagans of Europe and how did they live? It is a unique trip into the textures of the past and into the unknown lands of the Baltic Tribes.

  Released in 2018 • 100 minutes