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SUMMARY:MURMURING HEARTS
DESCRIPTION:The 8th Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns this November with the best new films from the Baltic region! On November 8\, see the North American Premiere of the powerful and tender documentary Murmuring Hearts (Murmančios Širdys\, dir. Vytautas Puidokas\, Lithuania/France/Norway\, 2024). *This screening will be followed by a talk with film director Vytautas Puidokas.* \nMatas\, a 14-year old foster child\, arrives at a Lithuanian rehab-farm where a group of men are recovering from addiction and aggression. Led by the charismatic Žanas\, a former addict\, the community follows a strict routine—praying\, tending to animals\, and making cheese—all to escape the troubled cycles of the past. As they work to heal from within\, the men must also take responsibility for the boy\, slowly but surely becoming problematic and complicated role models. Struggling with his own demons—abandonment\, violence and loneliness—Matas evokes their own unresolved emotions\, particularly for those who share a similar history. As dynamics shift\, the fractured group slowly works through anger to become  a dysfunctional family\, bound by their shared struggles. Together\, they face the challenge of holding together a community\, clinging to the hope of brighter days ahead. \nThe winner of the Young Europeans Award at International Festival of Audiovisual Programmes (FIPADOC)\, Murmuring Hearts provides a candid glimpse into masculinity\, trauma\, and what it takes to heal. (80 min. In Lithuanian with English subtitles) \n“A raw portrait of addiction” – Annika Pham\, Variety \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/murmuring-hearts/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Films
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SUMMARY:BECOMING ROOSI
DESCRIPTION:The 8th Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns this November with the best new films from the Baltic region! On November 8\, see the deep\, funny and provocative story of a girl navigating adolescence and climate crisis in the documentary Becoming Roosi (Siit ta tuleb\, Roosi\, dir. Margit Lillak\, Estonia/Germany\, 2025).  \nFilmed over a 10-year period\, we first meet Roosi when she is eight years old\, confronting the unusual conventions of her isolated childhood in an Estonian eco-village. Here\, her mother Liina — a dedicated activist — is the frontwoman of the commune. Eight years later\, Roosi finds herself following in her mother’s footsteps. Living far from the eco-village and fully immersed in the demands of cosmopolitan life\, Roosi grapples with climate grief and guilt. With rare intelligence and outspokenness\, she expresses raw truths about her generation’s existential concerns. She also struggles between two extremes: the pressure to inherit her mother’s battle\, and the vital need to find her own identity through art\, through her body\, and through words. As she navigates the uncertain terrain of early adulthood\, Roosi reveals the unexpected layers of growing up in today’s fluid\, globalized world. \nBecoming Roosi weaves together intimate archival moments from a singular childhood with a timeless coming-of-age story. With grace and emotional depth\, this vibrant portrait explores the weight of climate anxiety\, generational rifts and one young woman’s search for identity. (96 min. In Estonian/English with English subtitles) \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/becoming-roosi/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Films
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SUMMARY:RENOVATION
DESCRIPTION:The 8th Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns this November with the best new films from the Baltic region! On November 6\, see the New York Premiere of the sharp\, wistful relationship drama Renovation / Renovacija\, (dir. Gabrielė Urbonaitė\, Lithuania/Latvia/Belgium\, 2025).  \nThe feature directorial debut of Lithuanian writer-director Gabriele Urbonaite follows 29-year-old perfectionist Ilona (Žygimantė Elena Jakštaitė) as she faces mounting pressure to feel successful and settled by age 30. A work-from home journalist in Vilnius\, things are getting serious with her boyfriend boyfriend Matas (Šarūnas Zenkevičius). And they’ve just moved into what seems like an idyllic apartment — until a massive\, noisy bout of renovation work begins. In the midst of repairs to the building’s Soviet-era façade\, cracks reveal themselves in Ilona’s seemingly perfect life\, particularly as she hits it off with Ukrainian construction worker Oleg (Roman Lutskyi). Their connection leads to new discoveries —after spontaneously telling him she’s a poet\, she actually begins to write poetry. But it also deepens her uncertainty. Does she really want to settle down and start a family? (90 min. In Lithuanian with English subtitles) \nA “satisfying relationship dramedy that jumps into the nuances of having one’s status quo shaken up\,” Renovation shows millennials exposed to endless possibilities and the pressure to perform\, while wrestling with lingering legacy of Russian oppression and the nearby war in Ukraine. \n“Renovation is a curious\, delightful beast” – Olivia Popp\, Cineuropa \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/renovation/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Films
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SUMMARY:NYBFF 2025
DESCRIPTION:In-Person Screenings: November 5-9\nVirtual Screenings: November 10-16 \nThe 8th Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns this November continuing its tradition of bringing the best new films from the Baltic region to New York audiences. The leading Baltic film festival in the U.S. will take place November 5-16\, 2025\, offering both in-person and virtual screenings. In-person screenings and events will take place November 5-9 at Scandinavia House in New York. An online version will once again be available to viewers across the U.S. via the Elevent streaming platform from November 10–16. \nASF Program Manager & NYBFF Curator Kyle Reinhart states\, “Since the New York Baltic Film Festival was founded eight years ago\, we have seen an exponential growth in the stature and importance of Baltic cinema\, with major wins at film festivals including last year’s Oscar for FLOW\, the first Latvian film to achieve an Academy Award. A new generation of filmmakers is emerging with a distinct\, brave and unique voice; meanwhile\, older masters of Baltic cinema continue to produce films of the highest caliber. This year’s NYBFF will explore contemporary issues with an outlook to the future—which couldn’t be brighter. Please join us in November to see the world through Baltic eyes.” \n\nEarly Bird Passes and Packages are now on sale. More details about the festival will be added in the coming weeks. \nIn-Person passes: Early Bird $100 ($70 ASF Members); Regular $125 ($95 ASF Members)\nVIP packages: Early Bird $350; Regular $425\n5-Film Packages: Early Bird $55 ($35 ASF Members); Regular $65 ($45 ASF Members)
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/nybff-2025/2025-11-08/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
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SUMMARY:SHOWCASE FILM & FILM TALK: ROLLING PAPERS | NYBFF
DESCRIPTION:The 8th Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns this November with the best new films from the Baltic region! On Saturday\, November 8\, director Meel Paliale‘s “disarming” youth-centered comedy-drama Rolling Papers (Pikad Paberid\, Estonia\, 2024) makes its NYC Premiere. *The screening will be followed by a film talk with director Meel Paliale.* \nRolling Papers follows Sebastian (Mihkel Kuusk)\, who leads a monotonous life as a store clerk. He finds his ordinary workday shaken up when he meets Silo (Karl Birnbaum)\, a free-spirited wanderer. Together\, they smoke weed\, drift through the ephemeral Estonian summer\, and dream of a one-way ticket to Brazil. Rolling Papers explores the complex lives of young adults\, united by their uncertainty about the future and a shared longing for a purposeful existence. Rolling Papers confidently explores the universal themes of a coming-of-age film—struggling with the gap between adolescence and adulthood\, trying to figure out where you belong\, and the ever-present allure of escapism—while careening away from the typical rudderlessness of the stoner comedy. Instead\, the film becomes a tender exploration of fleeting youthful connections and the spark of possibility. The winner of the Audience Award at Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF)\, Rolling Papers is Estonia’s official entry for Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards. \n\nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/showcase-film-rolling-papers-nybff/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
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