Romas Lileikis

Romas Lileikis is a Lithuanian poet, musician, film director, and the president of self-recognized Republic of Užupis.

Career

Lileikis is a director of five movies: Aš esu, Olandų gatvė, Anapus, K+M+B, and Saša, and author of three music albums: Kiaulės sakmė, Evangelija nuo Romo, and Requiem.
Lileikis has also been titled President of Užupio Respublika. Užupio Respublika is a social and artistic community based in area of Užupis, Vilnius. Užupio Respublika has its own constitution and government. Užupio Respublika has four honorary citizens - Jonas Mekas, Dalai Lama, Ugnė Karvelis, and Zenonas Šteinys. You can meet the President in the legendary Uzhupis cafe in Vilnius, just beyond the bridge on the left.