The Fifth Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America will be screening the best new and critically-acclaimed Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian films. This year, the festival will feature 4 Estonian feature films – 3 narrative and 1 documentary — North-American premiers!
We are proud to bring 5 filmmakers from Estonia to meet with their audiences in New York and via recording also nationwide.
Join us at the mid-town film hub – Scandinavian House new Björk Cafe happy hour where festival guests receive a 10% discount.
SANDRA GETS A JOB
(Sandra saab tööd, Kaupo Kruusiauk, 2021)
In-Person Screening: Friday, November 4, 6:00 pm
Virtual Screening: November 5-13
Sandra (Mari Abel) is a Doc-tor of Physics who unexpec-tedly loses her job in research. Searching for a new position seems easy at first, but soon turns into a tragi-comic farce as Sandra meets a long line of odd characters — from grotesque entrepreneurs to cocky start-up managers — on the endless job interviews she now has to go on.
Followed by a Q and A session with the director.
TREE OF ETERNAL LOVE
(Kiik, kirves ja igavese armastuse puu, Meel Paliale, 2021)
In-Person Screening: Satur-day, November 5, 3:30 pm
Virtual Screening: November 7-13
One broken relationship, two friends, one road trip = a quest to heal a heart.
Followed by a Q and A session with the director(s) of the film!
u.Q.
(u.Q., Ivar Murd, 2021)
In-Person Screening: Sunday, November 6, 2:00 pm
Virtual Screening: November 7-13
A documentary about musician Uku Kuut and his mother, singer Maryn E.Coote (or jazz diva Marju Kuut, as she was better known in Estonia), u.Q. takes viewers on a geographical, political, and musical journey.
Followed by a Q and A session with the director and a surprise guest!
THE SLEEPING BEAST
(Tagurpidi torn, Jaak Kilmi, 2022)
In-Person Screening: Sunday, November 6, 6:30 pm
Virtual Screening: November 6-13
On a small Estonian housing estate, 10-year-old Kristjan (Nils Jaagup England) is the leader of his gang of friends. To while away the sleepy summer days, the children amuse themselves by exploring an abandoned estate, getting up to various mischief typical of their age.
Followed by a Q and A session with the director, and New York Baltic Film Festival closing reception.
For trailers and additional info, and to purchase tickets go to: https://www.balticfilmfestival.com
