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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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
CATEGORIES:Films
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T180000
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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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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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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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