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Shepherd of Žemaitsi

1993 · 156 min

A solemn, talk-heavy historical drama that asks patience, rewarding viewers with a quiet portrait of conviction under national pressure.

Overview: Teleplay about the personality and activities of Motiejas Valančiaus, a bishop of Žemaitsi and the problems of the Lithuanian nation in the 19th century.
How it feels: Earnest, melancholic and tense. Slow-burning and demanding.
About: Faith, identity, power, politics
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Full breakdown

Tone: earneststrength 3 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: demanding, 4 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: faith
identity
power
politics
morality
Places: countryside
small town
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: true story
serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none