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SUMMARY:THE DAY ICELAND STOOD STILL (50th Anniversary)
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the historic Women’s Strike with a October 24 screening of The Day Iceland Stood Still\, with a film talk by director Pamela Hogan! \nWhen 90 percent of the women of Iceland walked off the job and out of their homes one fall morning in 1975 refusing to work\, cook\, or take care of the children\, they brought their country to a standstill and catapulted Iceland to the “best place in the world to be a woman.” Told for the first time by the women themselves\, and laced with playful animation\, The Day Iceland Stood Still  is subversive and unexpectedly funny. “We loved our male chauvinist pigs\,” recalls one of the activists\, “We just wanted to change them a little!” \nFilmed in a collaboration between U.S. director Hogan\, who campaigned as a high school student in the 1970s with her activist mother to pass the Equal Rights Amendment\, and Icelandic producer Hrafnhildur Gunnarsdóttir\, who at the age of seven accompanied her mother to the 1975 strike\, the film features appearances by celebrities such as former Icelandic president Vigdís Finnbogadóttir\, the world’s first democratically elected female head of state\, as well as music by Björk. Released in the lead-up to the strike’s 50th anniversary in 2025\, the film’s message about the collective power of women to transform their society inspires viewers to reimagine the impossible.
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/the-day-iceland-stood-still-anniversary/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
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SUMMARY:ARVO PÄRT - EVEN IF I LOSE EVERYTHING
DESCRIPTION:On October 25\, see “Even If I Lose Everything\,” Dorian Supin’s third and final documentary about Estonian master composer Arvo Pärt\, with a panel featuring celebrated virtuosos Peter Bouteneff\, David Lang\, and Paavo Järvi to follow! This program takes place alongside celebrations of the composer this season at Carnegie Hall\, including an October 23 performance with the Estonian Festival Orchestra\, and will be conducted in the presence of H.E. Alar Karis\, President of Estonia\, H.E. Heidy Purga\, Estonia’s Minister of Culture\, and H.E. Kristjan Prikk\, Estonia’s Ambassador to the United States. \nPerhaps the most personal installment of Supin’s series\, this intimate portrait steps closer to the man behind the music\, showing his many sides in a domestic setting as a composer\, husband\, father\, and grandfather as he navigates the demands of his legacy. Once known as the avant-garde firebrand driven from his country by Soviet censorship for his radically prayerful melodies\, “Even If I Lose Everything” centers on the gentler rhythms of Pärt’s days back home on the eve of his 80th birthday. \nThe film draws its title – and much of its stories – from flashes of Pärt’s workbooks\, all of which he has kept close through endless personal and political upheavals. Throughout his decades of writing music\, he has filled the workbooks with contemplations expressing his moments of grief and joy\, his discoveries\, worries\, and experiences. The musings and recollections inspired by these notes\, in parallel with glimpses of domesticity\, come together to reveal a composer committed to living a life in accordance with the music he creates: meditative\, emotionally evocative\, spacious\, and grounded in the realm of the sacred. \nPärt’s music has insinuated itself deep into the cultural landscape\, not only as a phenomenon extending far beyond the usual classical listenership. It has enriched countless films and dance compositions\, it has inspired the work of visual artists and architects. And although his musical style is rarely imitated in a direct fashion\, he has influenced contemporary composers in ways that may be less obvious. How does this gentle music make such a broad and deep impact? The panel conversation will draw us deeper into Pärt’s cultural resonance.
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/even-if-i-lose-everything/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T190000
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SUMMARY:THE HARALD VOETMANN TRILOGY
DESCRIPTION:Join us on October 27 for a book talk with Danish bestselling author Harald Voetmann on his “erudite\, grotesque\, and absurdist trilogy”– Awake\, Sublunar\, and Visions and Temptations –moderated by Morten Høi Jensen. Voetmann’s eye-opening\, visceral works cover mankind’s inhuman will to conquer nature through the eyes of various mystics\, scientists\, and innovators across centuries and landscapes in Europe: a bumbling Roman author and naturalist who perishes in Pompeii; pioneering Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe on the verge of a discovery; and a Benedictine monk on his deathbed. \nIn each novel\, the genius of the protagonists clash with the inevitable prospects of their all-too-average demise\, with their gazes held elsewhere\, be it to the stars or into Hell. Voetmann’s works are a comic delight about a few of history’s greatest minds and the not-so-great human bodies they were housed in. Awake\, Sublunar\, and Visions and Temptations are all out now through New Directions Publishing. \n“Reading Voetmann’s books makes me feel so alive. His voice is like no other\, his hold on his material masterful.” — Olga Ravn\, author of The Employees
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/harald-voetmann-trilogy/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T180000
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SUMMARY:GALLERY TOURS | A TIME FOR EVERYTHING
DESCRIPTION:On view from October 18\, 2025 to February 14\, 2026 at Scandinavia House\, A Time for Everything\, a group exhibition of internationally acclaimed Nordic artists — all of whom have presented work in the Scandinavia House Galleries over the past 25 years — will underscore the vision of the Scandinavia House Galleries as a steward for new and established Nordic voices in the contemporary artistic landscape\, and for promoting the exchange of ideas and culture between the United States and Nordic region. \nIn this guided tour by Eve O’Shea\, ASF’s Exhibitions and Cultural Programs Assistant and assistant curator of the exhibition\, learn about the artists in this exhibition and their works. \nThese free\, 35-minute public tours meet in the Gallery elevator lobby. Gallery tours are subject to change; please check with the Scandinavia House front desk or email info@amscan.org. \nRegister
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/gallery-tours-a-time-for-everything/2025-10-29/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
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SUMMARY:BEING BO WIDERBERG
DESCRIPTION:“An experience brimming with life and colour” (Jan Lumholdt\, Cineuropa) – On October 29\, see Being Bo Widerberg\, Jon Asp and Mattias Nohrborg’s intimate documentary exploring the life and work of the titular iconoclastic Swedish filmmaker. Through a curated mix of archives\, film extracts and personal accounts\, this documentary looks at the man behind the camera and the lasting impact of his art in Sweden and beyond. \nIn the early 1960s\, inspired by the French New Wave\, Swedish director Bo Widerberg (1930-1997) launched a pioneering and idiosyncratic career\, making multilayered films that explored familial and romantic conflicts against backdrops of political and social upheaval. Though best known for the international arthouse sensation Elvira Madigan\, Widerberg’s eclectic body of works includes the protofeminist drama The Baby Carriage\, the semi-autobiographical bildungsroman Raven’s End\, two dramas about the labor movement (Ädalen 31\, set in Sweden\, and Joe Hill\, set in the U.S.\, including Manhattan)\, and even detective thrillers that set the stage for Nordic noir. A continuing influence on the Nordic film scene\, Widerberg’s life and work is ripe for rediscovery. \nThe documentary follows the Malmö-born Widerberg from his early days as a promising 1950s novelist\, going on to become the irascible young critic of contemporary Swedish cinema in the early 1960s\, and then changing focus to his groundbreaking oeuvre and his role in jumpstarting the Swedish “nouvelle vague” in a single year. Casting the filmmaker as a firebrand foil to Ingmar Bergman’s more austere sensibilities\, Being Bo Widerberg reconstructs the trajectory of an artist fueled by passion\, even as his dogged pursuit came at a cost – to his colleagues\, his family\, and himself. \n“Asp and Nohrborg pay proper homage to this complex and daring\, passionate and impulsive filmmaker\, whose creative spirit often went against the tide” (Benoit Pavan\, Cannes Selection Committee) \nRegister \n 
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/being-bo-widerberg/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T210000
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SUMMARY:CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF MUSIC ON PARK AVENUE WITH PER TENGSTRAND
DESCRIPTION:Join us on October 30 as we kick off a special concert series celebrating 25 years of Music on Park Avenue\, the acclaimed performance series curated by Swedish pianist Per Tengstrand that has been with Scandinavia House since its inauguration in 2000. In honor of Scandinavia House’s silver anniversary\, Tengstrand presents a program of chamber music performances featuring distinguished guest musicians that will continue into 2026. \nFor the opening performance\, violinist Hana Mundiya and cellist Robin Park will join Tengstrand onstage to play some of the great works in Music on Park Avenue’s history\, including iconic pieces as well as lesser-known discoveries. \nThanks to a generous loan by Victor Borge’s grandson Finn\, concerts will be performed on Victor Borge’s personal Steinway piano. \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/celebrating-25-years-of-music-on-park-avenue/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T143000
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SUMMARY:100 LITERS OF GOLD + PANTYHOSE | NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERS
DESCRIPTION:On November 2\, Scandinavia House presents a special screening featuring two of Finland’s eligible films for the 98th Academy Awards: the summery black comedy 100 Liters of Gold\, Finland’s official entry for Best International Feature Film\, and the Oscar-eligible dramedy short Pantyhose. \n“A dose of charming chaos” – At 3 PM\, director Teemu Nikkiis and producer Jani Pösö will be present for a film talk and Q&A about their box office hit 100 Liters of Gold\, a tribute to the Finnish provincial countryside and to the traditional brew sahti\, the “liquid gold” of Finland. The film follows the middle-aged sisters Taina and Pirkko\, who promised to spend weeks making 100 liters of their famous\, strong self-brewed beer\, sahti\, for a family wedding. When they accidentally polish the brew off themselves\, the sisters must scramble to save the wedding and restore their reputation as the village’s top brewers. \nPantyhose follows a bourgeois couple whose relationship is tested when a small problem—a hole in the wife’s tights—exposes underlying tensions in the moments before they leave for an important gala. Praised as “raw and relatable\,” director Fabian Munsterhjelm’s work takes a trivial snag and transforms it into an unflinching exploration of a relationship spiraling into disaster. \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/100-liters-of-gold/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T190000
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SUMMARY:WHAT GOOD DOES IT DO FOR A PERSON TO WAKE UP ONE MORNING THIS SIDE OF THE NEW MILLENNIUM
DESCRIPTION:On November 3\, join us for a talk on the Faroe Islands’ National Book Award-winning poetry collection What good does it do for a person to wake up one morning this side of the new millennium with Kim Simonsen and Randi Ward! The distinguished author will delve into his new poetics to Faroese literature\, now out in translation from Deep Vellum Publishing\, with the translator and ASF Translation Prize Winner Randi Ward. \nThe rhetorical title of this collection posits the crisis that is underway. Simonsen asks: as a species among species\, all composed of the matter of the universe\, how has our compulsion to classify everything hierarchically estranged us from ourselves\, each other\, and Earth’s ecosystems? Simonsen challenges our anthropocentric pursuit of knowledge\, exploring humankind’s relationship with itself as an element of the natural world. What good does it do for a person to wake up one morning this side of the new millennium follows the struggles of its narrator as he reckons with intensifying estrangement from his fellow organisms\, gradually turning to the greater kinship of matter to find continuity\, connection\, and solace. \n“The vulnerability of being alive at such a pivotal period in Earth’s history underpins this highly original\, compact collection from Kim Simonsen\, superbly translated by Randi Ward.” \n—Michael Favala Goldman\, translator of Tove Ditlevsen’s The Trouble with Happiness \n  \nABOUT THE AUTHOR\nNordic Council Literature Prize nominee Kim Simonsen is a Faroese poet and researcher from the island of Eysturoy. He studied creative writing at Forlaget Gladiator’s Writing Academy in Copenhagen\, Denmark and completed his PhD at the University of Roskilde. Simonsen has authored seven books\, as well as numerous essays and academic articles. As the founder and managing editor of Forlagið Eksil\, a Faroese press that has championed avant-garde artists and writers\, he’s been instrumental in transforming the literary landscape of the Faroe Islands. In 2014\, Simonsen won the national book award of the Faroe Islands\, M.A. Jacobsen’s Virðisløn\, for his poetry collection Hvat hjálpir einum menniskja at vakna ein morgun hesumegin hetta áratúsundið (What good does it do for a person to wake up one morning this side of the new millennium: Deep Vellum Publishing\, 2025). His poetry has recently appeared in Columbia Journal\, Washington Square Review\, Plume\, and Notre Dame Review. \nABOUT THE TRANSLATOR\nRandi Ward is a poet\, translator\, lyricist\, and photographer from West Virginia. When she graduated from the University of the Faroe Islands in 2007\, she became the first student from the United States to earn an MA degree at the institution. Ward has since twice won the American-Scandinavian Foundation’s Nadia Christensen Prize\, the only times the prize was awarded to literary work translated from the Faroese. Ward’s translations of Faroese poetry have appeared in some of the world’s premier publications showcasing international literature\, such as Words Without Borders\, World Literature Today\, Asymptote\, and Best Literary Translations 2025. She is also a recipient of Shepherd University’s Appalachian Photography Award\, and Cornell University Library established the Randi Ward Collection in its Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections in 2015. The government of the Faroe Islands honored Ward in 2024 with Heiðursgáva Landsins\, a national award for distinguished service to Faroese culture. For more information\, visit www.randiward.com.
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/what-good-does-it-do/
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SUMMARY:NORDIC BOOK CLUB ONLINE | EMBROIDERY BY SIGRÚN PÁLSDÓTTIR
DESCRIPTION:Read and discuss literature with our Nordic Book Club Online! Nordic Book Club meets monthly via Zoom to discuss contemporary literature in translation. On November 4\, we’ll be discussing the novel Embroidery by Icelandic author Sigrún Pálsdóttir. \nAt the turn of the 20th century\, Sigurlína finds herself in a hopeless situation. She is the motherless daughter of an eccentric father\, who expects her to spend her life helping him catalogue Icelandic archaeological artifacts. \nBut Sigurlína has her own ambitions of education and excitement and after a harrowing experience\, takes fate into her own hands. She disappears from Reykjavík\, along with a historical relic from her father’s collection. Through a series of incredible events\, the artifact is unveiled at The Metropolitan Museum of New York. Meanwhile\, officials in Iceland launch their own investigation into the theft of the artifact. \nThe winner of the 2021 EU Prize for Literature\, Embroidery weaves a tragicomic tale about the preservation of cultural treasure\, an intriguing perspective on the coincidences that have determined their place in history and a thrilling and winding story of the human fates that underpin it all. \nEmbroidery is available in paperback from Open Letter Books and other retailers. \nRegister
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/nordic-book-club-online-embroidery-by-sigrun-palsdottir/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
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SUMMARY:THE SÁMI PROBLEM – UNCOMFORTABLE\, FURIOUS\, INFINITELY SAD
DESCRIPTION:Join us on November 4 for a talk with ASF Visiting Lecturer Silje Solheim Karlsen on identity in contemporary Sámi literature! \nIn Norwegian/Sámi author Kathrine Nedrejord’s critically acclaimed novel The Sámi Problem (2024)\, we meet Marie\, who has long hidden her Sámi identity. Through an intense journey in both history and geography\, the novel explores what it means to be Sámi – and what it means to be a woman. Dr. Karlsen’s lecture will focus on Nedrejord’s novel\, and particularly address existential questions surrounding the process of finding and acknowledging one’s identity. \nRegister
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/the-sami-problem/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T183000
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SUMMARY:OPENING NIGHT: THE EXALTED | 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! The festival kicks off on Wednesday\, November 5\, with the North American premiere of The Exalted (Cildenie\, dir. Juris Kursietis\, Latvia/Estonia/Greece\, 2024). A talk with lead actor Juris Žagars follows the screening. The film will re-screen on Thursday\, November 6\, also with a talk by Žagars. \nIn this exquisite thriller exploring the boundaries of loyalty and greed\, Anna (Johanna Wokalek)\, is an internationally renowned organist whose partner Andris (Juris Zagars) a successful CEO\, is suspected of corruption. As Anna proceeds with a lavish birthday party in the countryside\, she must navigate a crumbling reputation\, moral dilemmas\, false accusations\, and religious uncertainty. The restless handheld camera draws us into her emotional turmoil\, as the foundation of her life collapses alongside her partner’s arrest. \nEstablished Latvian director Juris Kursietis‘ return to cinema is deeply atmospheric and character-driven\, deftly intertwining Anna’s professional life with her personal crisis. The Exalted presents  powerful commentary on loyalty\, moral conflict\, the weight of public perception and the intersection of personal and public turmoil. \n“A bracing\, sharp-toothed satire”—Wendy Id\, ScreenDaily \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/opening-night-the-exalted-nybff/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Films
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T183000
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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-2025-2/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T180000
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SUMMARY:KNITTING THURSDAYS! | LEARN TO KNIT WITH HILARY SNELL
DESCRIPTION:Learn to knit at Scandinavia House this fall in classes in October and November! \nWhen one thinks of Scandinavia\, one of the first things that comes to mind is the distinctive patterns of knitted sweaters. Knitting has been an essential part of Nordic culture since the early 1500s and people\, sheep and knitting have always been inextricably linked. The craft has been a source of artistic expression while also keeping generations warm during the long\, cold winters. \nKnitting is a symbol of self-sufficiency. Families tended the sheep\, spun the wool from those sheep and used yarn to clothe themselves and their loved ones. They would also sell their work to support their families. Denmark\, the Faroe Islands\, Finland\, Iceland\, Norway\, Sweden and Finland all have rich and varied knitting traditions and continue to express themselves through stunning design and wool work. \nJoin us for small\, two-hour workshops to learn the basics of knitting. In a casual and supportive setting\, you’ll learn how to cast on\, knit\, purl\, and cast off. You’ll leave with your own knitted piece to continue your work at home. Scandinavia House will supply the needles and the yarn. \nDID YOU KNOW? Repetitive motions like knitting\, where your mind becomes fully absorbed in the task\, can lead to increased happiness and decreased stress. \nABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: \nHilary Snell\, a longtime visitor services staff member of Scandinavia House\, is of English\, Scottish\, and Irish descent\, and loves everything about Nordic culture. She was taught to knit by her grandmother and mother when she was eight years old and took it up again in her late 20s\, and has been knitting ever since. She enjoys sharing her love of the craft and of fiber arts in general. See her work at: https://www.instagram.com/lockwoodknits/ \nRegister
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/knitting-thursdays-learn-to-knit-with-hilary-snell/2025-11-06/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155604
CREATED:20250926T175439Z
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SUMMARY:THE EXALTED | 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 Thursday\, November 6\, see The Exalted (Cildenie\, dir. Juris Kursietis\, Latvia/Estonia/Greece\, 2024); a talk with lead actor Juris Žagars follows the screening. \nThe film also screens on opening night (Wednesday\, November 5)\, also with a talk by Juris Žagars. \nIn this exquisite thriller exploring the boundaries of loyalty and greed\, Anna (Johanna Wokalek)\, is an internationally renowned organist whose partner Andris (Juris Zagars) a successful CEO\, is suspected of corruption. As Anna proceeds with a lavish birthday party in the countryside\, she must navigate a crumbling reputation\, moral dilemmas\, false accusations\, and religious uncertainty. The restless handheld camera draws us into her emotional turmoil\, as the foundation of her life collapses alongside her partner’s arrest. \nEstablished Latvian director Juris Kursietis‘ return to cinema is deeply atmospheric and character-driven\, deftly intertwining Anna’s professional life with her personal crisis. The Exalted presents  powerful commentary on loyalty\, moral conflict\, the weight of public perception and the intersection of personal and public turmoil. \n“A bracing\, sharp-toothed satire”—Wendy Id\, ScreenDaily \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/the-exalted-nybff-2/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Films
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155604
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T221017Z
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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-2025/2025-11-06/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T201500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T223000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155604
CREATED:20250930T202049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T201215Z
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SUMMARY:THE BLACK HOLE
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 zany sci-fi parable The Black Hole (Must auk\, dir. Moonika Siimets\, Estonia/Finland\, 2024).  \nThe Black Hole is an absurdist\, genre-blending comedic anthology that follows three interconnected stories in a suburban Estonian apartment complex\, where residents encounter aliens and fantastical beings while grappling with everyday struggles like abuse\, loneliness\, and economic hardship. When a mysterious black hole appears among the lilac bushes of their district\, accompanied by aliens\, a giant spider\, and a shorts-wearing Austrian\, events begin to unfold that challenge the suburban residents’ hopes for a brighter future. \nThe film comprises a triptych following residents through their surreal encounters: Sirje (Anne Reemann) and Maret (Eva Koldits)\, dreaming of finding work abroad\, end up in an extraterrestrial science experiment; Jüri (Ursel Tilk)\, still living with his mother\, falls in love with his lustful neighbour\, Gertrud (Jekaterina Linnamäe); Mariliis (Doris Tislar)\, who dreams of a world without abusive men\, finds shelter at fearless bodybuilder Uma’s (Rea Lest) apartment full of giant spiders. The clever screenplay weaves together cosmic orgasms\, an existential lust for desire\, and ancient culinary wisdom – all inspired by Estonian short stories by Armin Kõomägi and Andrus Kivirähk. (115 min. In Estonian with English subtitles) \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/the-black-hole/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Films
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155604
CREATED:20250930T202926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T161140Z
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SUMMARY:THE MUTINY
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 7\, see the New York Premiere of the gripping historical miniseries The Mutiny (Dumpis\, dir. Andrejs Ēķis\, Latvia\, 2025). \n*Tonight’s in-person screening will include the first 4 episodes of the 7-part series; the full series will later be available virtually to all ticketholders. There will be a brief intermission between episodes 2 and 3. The screening will be followed by a film talk with producer Dita Cimermane.* \nBased on the true story that inspired The Hunt for Red October\, The Mutiny is set in 1975 Riga\, where Soviet officer Valery Spagin has just been appointed Captain of the Third Rank of the Soviet naval ship Storozhevoy. He embraces the opportunity to serve his country and vows to uphold its communist ideals. But as Spagin and his family find themselves unwelcome among their new neighbors\, he discovers widespread military abuse of power—forcing him to confront his own belief system. Facing mounting threats from a corrupt government\, Spagin incites a riot aboard the ship\, which soon becomes larger than intended. In fear of international disgrace\, the Soviet authorities take drastic action. \nTold from the perspective of both the Occupier and Occupied\, The Mutiny is a harrowing story of humanity and justice in the twilight of a totalitarian regime. The seven-episode miniseries was showcased at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) in the “TV Beats Screening Day” program. It later won Best TV Series at the 2025 Lielais Kristaps Awards\, Latvia’s National Film Awards\, where it received nine nominations. (In Latvian with English subtitles) \n“A call to action against the Russian totalitarian regime” – Annika Pham\, Variety \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/the-mutiny/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Films
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155604
CREATED:20250908T220832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T221017Z
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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-2025/2025-11-07/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155604
CREATED:20250930T210152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T210152Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T151500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155604
CREATED:20250930T210838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T210838Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T184500
DTSTAMP:20260403T155604
CREATED:20250930T212342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T212415Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155604
CREATED:20250908T220832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T221017Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155604
CREATED:20250924T201439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T144057Z
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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
CATEGORIES:Films
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T154500
DTSTAMP:20260403T155604
CREATED:20250930T205537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T205537Z
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SUMMARY:TO BE CONTINUED: TEENHOOD
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 9\, see the North American Premiere of the intimate documentary To Be Continued: Teenhood (Turpinājums: Pieaugšana\, dir. Ivars Seleckis and Armands Zacs\, Latvia\, 2024). \nThe long-awaited sequel to the 2015 documentary To Be Continued\, Latvian directors Ivars Seleckis and Armands Začs reunite with the five children featured in the original film—now 14 years old and on the cusp of adolescence. Zane\, Kārlis\, Anastasia\, Gleb\, and Anete—each from vastly different backgrounds across Latvia—find themselves at pivotal moments\, navigating unique paths toward adulthood. Their everyday experiences reveal striking contrasts: while Zane’s only household duty is to tidy up her room\, Anastasia is charged with stewarding the livestock and taking her little brother to kindergarten. While Kārlis’s mother checks his homework each evening and Gleb’s parents plan his daily routine\, Anete spends an entire week alone in her family’s Riga apartment. \nAs the children grow up\, the lives of the film’s protagonists increasingly reflect an intimate cross-section of Latvian society\, highlighting ever-greater differences between city and countryside\, between the wealthy and the less fortunate\, and between the confident and the insecure. “A layered portrait of adolescence\,” To Be Continued: Teenhood captures the world through the eyes of teenagers and observes how it also shapes their destinies. (96 min. In Latvian with English subtitles) \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/to-be-continued-teenhood/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Films
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155604
CREATED:20250930T214601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T185049Z
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SUMMARY:SHORT FILMS | NYBFF 2025
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! This year’s lineup includes a Short Films Session with screenings of six short films\, two from each of the Baltic countries. Read the full lineup here. \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/short-films-nybff-2025/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Films
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155604
CREATED:20250908T220832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T221017Z
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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-2025/2025-11-09/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155604
CREATED:20250924T201430Z
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SUMMARY:CLOSING NIGHT: THE VISITOR | 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! The festival’s grand finale takes place on Sunday\, November 9 with the U.S. premiere of The Visitor (Svečias\, dir. Vytautas Katkus\, Lithuania/Norway/Sweden\, 2025). \n\nThirty-year-old Danielius has been living in Norway for over a decade. He has everything he needs — a job\, a family\, and friends. But when his father passes away\, he is forced to return to his hometown in Lithuania to sell his childhood flat. Arriving at the end of summer\, the small resort town feels like a temporary retreat\, until he realizes that everything has changed. As Danielius reconnects with familiar places\, old friends\, and lingering memories\, he is confronted by a quiet sense of loneliness\, which he chooses to explore rather than resist. Between farewells and fleeting moments\, Danielius embraces the present — immersing himself in the town one last time before finally letting go. \nPraised as “an appealingly offbeat debut” (Guy Lodge\, Variety) and “a cinematic meditation on solitude” (Georg Szalai\, THR)\, The Visitor offers an unhurried\, gentle journey through the strange comforts of nostalgia and the meaning of home. \n“The theme of migration is so thoroughly mined in arthouse cinema\, it is unusual to find a picture that has something fresh to say. But The Visitor… finds both a new angle and an original means of exploring it” —Wendy Ide\, ScreenDaily \n\n\nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/closing-night-the-visitor-nybff/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Films
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL SCREENINGS — NYBFF 2025
DESCRIPTION:The 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. This year\, we will be approaching the virtual portion of the festival differently: instead of screening the in-person lineup virtually after their premieres at Scandinavia House\, the 2025 virtual offerings comprise a selection of picks from past festivals\, bringing back Baltic films that have not had a chance to screen in the United States since their release. \nVirtual films in the festival will once again be available to viewers all across the U.S. via the Elevent streaming platform November 10-16. \nVIRTUAL SCHEDULE\nBeginning Monday\, November 10 \nSummer Survivors (dir. Marija Kavtaradze\, Lithuania\, 2018)\nA psychology postgraduate student escorts two patients and their nurse to a seaside psychiatric clinic. Along their journey\, they break through each other’s barriers\, delve into the sources of their various traumas\, and discover the lasting imprints left on their fragile souls. Hailed by Cineuropa as an “exceptionally sensitive and heart-warming film\,” Summer Survivors first premiered at Scandinavia House as a part of the 2019 NYBFF; a new film co-written by Marija Kavtaradze\, The Visitor\, will close out the festival this year. \nRemember to Blink (dir. Austėja Urbaitė\, Lithuania\, 2023)\nThis captivating drama explores cultural conflicts that arise from a French couple’s adoption of two Lithuanian children. The film skillfully unveils the characters’ multifaceted and irrational traits\, weaving a tapestry of relationships that question the boundaries of identity\, and exposes a form of “neo-colonialism” reflecting broader cultural conflicts. Remember to Blink first premiered at Scandinavia House as a part of the 2024 NYBFF; the film’s editor Gabrielė Urbonaitė will return this year to discuss her directorial debut Renovation. \nThe Tree of Eternal Love (dir. Meel Peliale\, Estonia\, 2021)\nThis “sardonic\, charming comedy” follows Kiik\, a young car Estonian mechanic haunted by a recent breakup\, as he sets out to chop down the tree on which he once naively etched the initials of his former girlfriend. Bringing his best friend along for the quirky\, colorful\, and unpredictable road trip\, the two find that the journey to the tree is not as straight as they think. The Tree of Eternal Love first premiered at Scandinavia House as a part of the 2022 NYBFF; the film’s director Meel Peliale will return this year to discuss his new feature Rolling Papers. \nThe Little Comrade (Seltsimees laps\, dir. Moonika Siimets\, Estonia\,  2018)\nPraised as “affecting and richly visualized” (Variety)\, this emotionally resonant historical drama\, set in Stalinist 1950 Estonia\, follows 6-year-old Leelo as she reels from the aftermath of her mother being sent to a Siberian prison camp. Remember to Blink first premiered at Scandinavia House as a part of the 2019 NYBFF; the film’s director Moonika Siimets will return this year to discuss her new absurdist anthology The Black Hole. \nTo Be Continued. (dir. Ivars Seleckis and Armands Zacs\, Latvia\, 2015)\nShot over the course of two years\, this powerful documentary by acclaimed Latvian directors Ivars Seleckis and Armands Zacs intimately profiles seven children in various parts of their home country\, all finding themselves at the intersection of various historical\, social\, and economic processes. To Be Continued\, first premiered at Scandinavia House in 2019; the directors’ follow-up film\, To Be Continued: Teenhood\, will be screening in person as a part of this year’s lineup. \nThe Mutiny (dir. Andrejs Ēķis\, Latvia\, 2024) *North American Premiere*\nThis gripping historical miniseries follows a Soviet officer (Dainis Grube)’s struggle against the authorities in 1975 Riga that leads to a mutiny on the Soviet warship Storozhevoy. *All episodes will be available to stream following the in-person premiere of the first four episodes at Scandinavia House on November 7.* \nOleg (dir: Juris Kursietis\, Latvia/Belgium/Lithuania/France\, 2019)\nThis harrowing drama follows Oleg\, a young Russian-speaking butcher from Latvia who travels to Brussels in search of better wage\, where a series of misfortunes lead him to fall under the sway of a charismatic Polish criminal. “Gritty and uncompromising\,” the film highlights the perilous situation that migrant workers and stateless citizens can quickly find themselves in as industrious criminals fill in the social systems’ gaps. Oleg first premiered at Scandinavia House as a part of the 2019 NYBFF; director Juris Kursietis’ new film\, The Exalted\, will be screening in person as a part of this year’s lineup.
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/virtual-screenings-nybff-2025/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Films
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SUMMARY:GALLERY TOURS | A TIME FOR EVERYTHING
DESCRIPTION:On view from October 18\, 2025 to February 14\, 2026 at Scandinavia House\, A Time for Everything\, a group exhibition of internationally acclaimed Nordic artists — all of whom have presented work in the Scandinavia House Galleries over the past 25 years — will underscore the vision of the Scandinavia House Galleries as a steward for new and established Nordic voices in the contemporary artistic landscape\, and for promoting the exchange of ideas and culture between the United States and Nordic region. \nIn this guided tour by Eve O’Shea\, ASF’s Exhibitions and Cultural Programs Assistant and assistant curator of the exhibition\, learn about the artists in this exhibition and their works. \nThese free\, 35-minute public tours meet in the Gallery elevator lobby. Gallery tours are subject to change; please check with the Scandinavia House front desk or email info@amscan.org. \nRegister
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/gallery-tours-a-time-for-everything/2025-11-12/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
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SUMMARY:HUNTERS ON A WHITE FIELD
DESCRIPTION:“[An] intimate and gorgeous study of unchecked and wild male ego”—on November 12\, see the Swedish suspense drama Hunters on a White Field in New Nordic Cinema! Director Sarah Gyllenstierna will be present for a film talk and a Q&A. \nThree men—Alex\, Henrik\, and Gregor—take an extended weekend hunting trip\, where an initial spell of hunting success sharpens their instincts and stirs a sense of rivalry. But one day all animals vanish without a trace. As the forest turns eerily quiet\, the men become obsessed with the idea that the hunt must continue… Based on the bestselling 1986 novel by Mats Wägeus. (Jakt på ett vitt fält\, dir. Sarah Gyllenstierna\, Sweden 2023) \n“Sarah Gyllenstierna navigates the film’s journey from its comfortable setup into much darker\, suspenseful terrain\, building a provocative\, foreboding atmosphere where anything can happen” (ScreenAnarchy) \nPhoto by Josua Enblom
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/hunters-on-a-white-field/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
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