The Gambler
Directed by
Ignas Jonynas
Vincentas is the best paramedic in his unit. He is also an insatiable gambler with mounting debts. Desperate, he crafts an illegal game betting on the lives he is trying to save. Although his financial matters improve, Vincentas finds himself addicted to this illicit new thrill, causing problems for his burgeoning romance with a colleague.
Cast
- Vyatautas Kaniusonis
- Oona Mekas
- Romuald Lavrynovic
- Valerijus Jevsejevas
- "A feature debut so self-assured... [it] marks director Ignas Jonynas out as one to keep an eye on."
- "A darkly cynical portrait of human greed..."
Awards & Recognition
Winner
Best Picture
Lithuanian Silver Cranes
Best Picture
Lithuanian Silver Cranes
Winner
Special Jury Award
Warsaw Film Festival
Special Jury Award
Warsaw Film Festival
Official Selection
San Sebastian Film Festival
San Sebastian Film Festival
Official Selection
Santa Barbara Int'l Film Festival
Santa Barbara Int'l Film Festival
Official Selection
Guadalajara Film Festival
Guadalajara Film Festival
Official Selection
Helsinki Film Festival
Helsinki Film Festival
Official Selection
Odessa Film Festival
Odessa Film Festival
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