Spider (Zirneklis)

Subconscious sexual desires are closely linked to the sense of fear

Sigmund Freud

Aurelija Anužite

Liubomiras Laucevicius

in the film

SPIDER

Script by Vladimirs Kajaks

Directed by Vasili Mass

Photography by Gvido Skulte

Art by Inara Antone, Galina Mass, Neils Matiss

Music by Martin Brauns

Sound by Viktor Lychev

Vita! Vita!

Daughter!

Hurry up, Vita, you'll be late

Good morning, Father

You came?

You're surprised?

When you said you'd think about it, I thought it was a polite refusal

I don't do commissions anymore

It's strange that you thought of me

You could have asked anyone to do it

I'm not used to all this

I remember your early works

That kind of style seemed appropriate here

To homeless people in the shelter...

your painting will bring joy and solace

Which seems appropriate

No, don't tell me...

what you need the Annunciation for

I don't care

I'm sorry, Father

Your proposal sounds interesting

That's why I'm here

I don't do things I'm not interested in

I accept your commission, Father

I see some pretty flowers grow in your garden

I think she's what I need

Her name is Vita

If I understand correctly, you want to paint her?

I need a model, Father

I hope she will agree to sit for me

Vita won't say no to me and it's for a good cause

So you'll send her to me?

I don't want any other model

Well...

I have no objections

Although I don't see Vita in this role

You're not an artist, you can't see what I see in her

I should've slept more

No point in coming early today

So what are we doing tonight?

I don't know. I've a lot of homework

Let's reserve a table at the bar

They play country music, we can dance without going deaf

Vita!

Can you wait for me? This'll only take a minute

Let me introduce you - Albert, is an artist

He wants to paint you

- Me? - Yes

He wants you to sit for the Virgin Mary

I hope your work will adorn the shelter on Ascension Day

Come to my studio, tomorrow

I've got those books for you. You can study in my room

May I come in?

I'm probably too early

You're right on time

- Your name's Vita? - Yes

Have a look round

A model has to feel at home when she's working...

and not be all eyes

Let the girl pour us some wine

The wine is by the mirror

So are the glasses

Have some yourself

Don't listen to her, Vita

The Virgin Mary must be pure

And innocent

Here you go

Be careful!

Better take a look at my work

And remember...

here you must play by my rules

What is this?

What scared you?

They're eating each other

Take care, Albert was once bitten by a she-spider

A spider's bite is no worse than a woman's

Albert, we're leaving

So? What do you think?

That's how I painted when I was young

- It's garbage - But I really like them

Sit down

Now listen...

From now on you're at my mercy

Here you are in my domain

You must obey only me

From now on, you are bound to be with me forever

Have I scared you?

Very good

Remember, my girl...

Don't be afraid... of anything here

But, damn...

what's up with your hair?

Would the Virgin Mary...

have her hair arranged like that?

Wonderful...

You will be just as I imagined her

But you must know...

appearances are deceptive

They hide the soul

And the soul...

is a great mystery

We strive to unravel the souls of others...

and protect our own...

from external evil

Let's forget everything...

There's only you and me...

this space...

and what lies ahead of us

Get back! To your places!

- I'm scared! - I told you...

don't be afraid of anything

Don't be afraid of me

- Let go of me! - Don't be scared...

Let go of me!

Come here...

Stay with us...

No!

Let me go!

Remember...

Appearances are deceptive

They hide the soul

And the soul is a great mystery

A great mystery...

- Hello? - You must come back

You're mine... until the work is finished

Vita!

Vita, I know you're there. Dinner's ready, come on!

Where were you so late?

With the girls...

...at a cafe

Really?

And who called you just now?

Vita? Can't you answer me?

What does all this mean? What's up with you?

You don't want to talk to me?

Vita? Come on...

We always got on so well

It's always been just the two of us

You know what I've dreamt many times?

That...

there are three of us, you understand?

Yes, three of us. It was like that in every dream

But who is this third person? He always hides his eyes

- I can't see him properly... - Vita

What happened to your lips?

Answer me

It's nothing

I'm not a child anymore

Yes?

It's me

- Yes? - Good evening

Your call...

...you know how I feel about your daughter

I am grateful for that

But...

Something's going on with her

She's become rude and secretive

Believe me, it's normal at her age

The girl is eager for adventure

There's nothing wrong with that

Vita will soon get over this, believe me

But if it really upsets you, I'll talk to her tomorrow

Thank you

Is there something else?

I haven't told you everything, Father

Dear God...

I protected her so much, and all for nothing

Don't worry

I think your fears are exaggerated

Your daughter is a good Christian...

I hope something will change after you talk to her

Remember yourself at her age. Trust me...

No!

Vita!

Vita! What's going on?

- Vita, open up! - Open the door!

Vita, what happened?

What was all that noise?

Why are you so scared?

Can I help you?

I don't need anyone's help, Father

I don't need anyone's help, Father

I don't need anyone's help... don't need anyone's...

- Hold it - It stings

What a strange rash...

It's all because of stress

What happened to you?

Just a spider bite