As I walked with my camera along the queue of Lithuanian citizens who had come to vote last autumn in Vilnius, wondering who would be interested in testifying about strangerness—yes, with an ‘R’—and sharing a bit of their life experience, Lijana saw me and immediately went for it. Within two minutes, I was filming her talking to me, and now to you.
Her confidence in the process was truly touching. She gives us a precious gift by opening up about a personal episode of her story, leading to beautifully put thoughts about our relationships with others.
I couldn’t believe I was capturing this moment. I feel blessed. Thank you, Lijana!
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The video is part of the Strangers.Now film series.
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