DAINA KLEPONE

FROM SHADOW, LIGHT IS BORN

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KRITUSIŲ MAZGAS

2022 Winner of the Alma Littera fiction competition

In Berlin, amidst the refugee crisis of 2015, the murder investigation of a journalist unveils a web of historical crimes, far-right extremism, and corporate corruption, weaving together a decades-long tale of deadly greed. A crime drama set in a specific historical context—the European refugee crisis of 2015. The story explores universal themes of striving for a better life: some seek love, some money, and others safety. How much are we willing to sacrifice for a better future, and where are the limits of human greed? Germany’s migration policies during this time fueled the rise of far-right radicalism across Europe, while corrupt politicians opened the gates to illicit Russian money.

Recognition

  • 2022: Winner of the "Alma Littera" fiction competition.
  • 2023: Selected for Lithuania's “National Book of the Year” recommended list.
  • 2024: Recognized as one of the most cinematic works of the year in Lithuania.

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