The Commission (2019)
Gênero : Documentário
Runtime : 11M
Director : Vytautas Oškinis
Sinopse
For some time now, The State Commission of the Lithuanian Language is at the center of tough discussions. For some, it’s an institution which safeguards the most important principles of the language, but for others, it’s an anachronism of the Soviet regime. This film offers a first-time glimpse into the commission’s work
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