# European recognition of Lithuanian film history

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/european-recognition-of-lithuanian-film-history
> Updated: 2026-10-02T03:00:00.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The city of Kaunas is receiving international recognition for its connection to animation pioneer Vladislovas Starevičius. On September 30, a European Film Academy (EFA) ‘European Film Culture Lobby’ plaque was unveiled at the site of the first Kaunas City Museum, where Starevičius conducted early experiments in photography and film.

Starevičius is credited with creating the world’s first stop-motion animation film, ‘Elniaragių kova’, in 1910 while working in Kaunas. To support this cultural recognition, the Kaunas City Museum is implementing NFC technology to provide visitors with digital access to content regarding his life and work.

Following the EFA designation, the Kaunas City Museum has been placed alongside global landmarks such as Rome’s Trevi Fountain in terms of cultural significance.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-02: Lithuanian cultural sites receive European recognition

The Kaunas City Museum has been named a European Film Culture Lobby by the European Film Academy, while the European Chamber Music Academy concluded its session in Vilnius.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lithuanian-cultural-sites-receive-european-recognition

### 2026-09-30: Kaunas to honor animation pioneer Vladislovas Starevičius

Kaunas will honor animation pioneer Vladislovas Starevičius on September 30 with a European Film Academy plaque at the site of the city's first museum, marking his historical contributions to cinema.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kaunas-to-honor-animation-pioneer-vladislovas-stareviius

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