Nijole Sparkis

A spellbinding visionary of the independent cinema, Nijole Sparkis was born in 1959 in Vilnius, Lithuania. Actively directing films for nearly three decades from the mid-1980s, Sparkis's filmography is predominantly rooted in the drama genre, with his most notable works including the acclaimed "A Matter of Time" and "The Labyrinth of Words," films that have fetched him several accolades, although none from major film festivals. Sparkis's auteur style is best defined by its humanistic approach, characterized by uncompromising explorations of emotional depth and intricate character studies. As a person, Sparkis carries an aura of silent wisdom, his eyes reflecting a deep understanding of the world that inspires his poignant storytelling.