Ina Marija Bartaitė was a renowned Lithuanian film actress, born on May 2, 1996, who tragically passed away on April 7, 2021, at the tender age of 24.
Bartaitė's passion for acting was deeply rooted in her family. Her father, Šarūnas Bartas, was a well-known film director, and she began her acting career by appearing in his films, including the anthology film "Visions of Europe", where she played in the segment "Children Loose Nothing" directed and written by her father.
As she grew older, Bartaitė continued to follow in her father's footsteps, taking on more prominent roles in films such as "Peace to Us in Our Dreams" and "Seneca's Day". Her performances earned her a nomination for Best Lithuanian Actress at the Vilnius International Film Festival Kino pavasaris in 2016.
Bartaitė's education was marked by her interest in languages and cultures. She finished her high school years in Vilnius and went on to study French Philology at Vilnius University. She later pursued her passion for acting by studying in Paris.
In her personal life, Bartaitė was close to her family, particularly her grandmother, who had raised her since birth. She spoke French fluently and often traveled to Paris to visit her sister, Anastasija, who lived there. In an interview, Bartaitė revealed that she had never intended to become an actress, but her father's suggestion to appear in one of his films sparked her interest in the craft.
Bartaitė was the only daughter of Šarūnas Bartas and Yekaterina Golubeva. Her untimely death occurred on April 7, 2021, as a result of a traffic collision, leaving behind a legacy of her remarkable talent and dedication to her craft.
