FRI—November 10 THROUGH SUN—November 19, 2023
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The 6th 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 festival will once again take place in a hybrid festival with both in-person and virtual screenings. Virtual films in the festival will once again be available to viewers all across the U.S. via the Elevent streaming platform November 10-19.

Virtual screenings of all films will be available following their premieres at Scandinavia House, as well as two films screening online-only, and will remain available to stream through November 19.

VIRTUAL SCHEDULE

Beginning Friday, November 10
Melchior the Apothecary (Apteeker Melchior, dir. Elmo Nüganen, Estonia/Germany/Latvia/Lithuania, 2022)
Melchior the Apothecary: The Ghost (Apteeker Melchior. Viirastus, dir. Elmo Nüganen, Estonia/Germany/Latvia/Lithuania, 2022)

Beginning Saturday, November 11
Machina Faust (dir. Kaupo Kruusiauk, Estonia, 2023)
Collective (dir. Aik Karapetian, Edgars Kaupers, Papa Chi, Oskars Rupenheits, Marta Elīna Martinsone, Mārtiņš Grauds, Latvia, 2023)

Beginning Sunday, November 12
Melchior The Apothecary: The Executioner’s Daughter  (Apteeker Melchior. Timuka tütar, dir. Elmo Nüganen, Estonia/Germany/Latvia/Lithuania, 2023)
Soviet Milk (Mātes piens, dir. Ināra Kolmane, Latvia/Belgium, 2023)

Beginning Monday, November 13
Crime Solving for Beginners — Full 7-episode season (Krimināllieta iesācējam, dir. Armands Zvirbulis, Latvia/Lithuania, 2022)
The Poet (Poetas, dir. Giedrius Tamoševičius & Vytautas V. Landsbergis, Lithuania, 2022)

 

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Based on Indrek Hargla’s bestselling historical fiction series, the first film in Elmo Nüganen’s MELCHIOR trilogy follows the titular apothecary on his first case: solving the murder of a Knight of the Order who had been hunting for a mysterious

Based on Indrek Hargla’s bestselling historical fiction series, the first film in Elmo Nüganen’s MELCHIOR trilogy follows the titular apothecary on his first case: solving the murder of a Knight of the Order who had been hunting for a mysterious "Prisoner of Tallinn." (Estonia, 2022)

 When a night watchman is found fallen from a high tower, Melchior the Apothecary crosses paths with odd characters as his investigation leads him to the Pirita Convent, whose vaults may contain answers. (dir. Elmo Nüganen, Estonia, 2022)

When a night watchman is found fallen from a high tower, Melchior the Apothecary crosses paths with odd characters as his investigation leads him to the Pirita Convent, whose vaults may contain answers. (dir. Elmo Nüganen, Estonia, 2022)

 Director Kaupo Kruuusiauk's documentary MACHINA FAUST offers an unfiltered lookout the life of Estonian composer, saxophonist and feminist Maria Faust, capturing her dynamic journey and battles with trauma and domestic violence.

Director Kaupo Kruuusiauk's documentary MACHINA FAUST offers an unfiltered lookout the life of Estonian composer, saxophonist and feminist Maria Faust, capturing her dynamic journey and battles with trauma and domestic violence.

A film anthology revolving around the participants of the Latvian Song and Dance Festival by six directors, COLLECTIVE explores a cherished cultural tradition thriving in the Baltic states.

A film anthology revolving around the participants of the Latvian Song and Dance Festival by six directors, COLLECTIVE explores a cherished cultural tradition thriving in the Baltic states.

Making its North American Premiere at NYBFF, the third film in the MELCHIOR film series (dir. Elmo Nüganen, Estonia, 2023) follows the apothecary as he investigates a brutal attack that may have connections to a bizarre performance group.

Making its North American Premiere at NYBFF, the third film in the MELCHIOR film series (dir. Elmo Nüganen, Estonia, 2023) follows the apothecary as he investigates a brutal attack that may have connections to a bizarre performance group.

Ināra Kolmane’s SOVIET MILK (Mātes piens, Latvia/Belgium, 2023) is a poignant exploration of resilience and sacrifice set against the backdrop of Soviet-occupied Latvia from 1945-89.

Ināra Kolmane’s SOVIET MILK (Mātes piens, Latvia/Belgium, 2023) is a poignant exploration of resilience and sacrifice set against the backdrop of Soviet-occupied Latvia from 1945-89.

 A gripping Baltic Noir series set within the turbulent landscape of post-Soviet Latvia, CRIME SOLVING FOR BEGINNERS follows three intertwining narratives in the wake of a popular nationalist MP aide's murder.

A gripping Baltic Noir series set within the turbulent landscape of post-Soviet Latvia, CRIME SOLVING FOR BEGINNERS follows three intertwining narratives in the wake of a popular nationalist MP aide's murder.

In THE POET (Poetas, dir. Giedrius Tamoševičius & Vytautas V. Landsbergis, Lithuania, 2022), a disgraced poet in post-war Lithuania is recruited by the KGB to infiltrate a partisan group in exchange for his restored reputation.

In THE POET (Poetas, dir. Giedrius Tamoševičius & Vytautas V. Landsbergis, Lithuania, 2022), a disgraced poet in post-war Lithuania is recruited by the KGB to infiltrate a partisan group in exchange for his restored reputation.

The New York Baltic Film Festival + Sponsors

The 6th 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.

Established in 2018, the New York Baltic Film Festival is presented and organized by Scandinavia House in collaboration with the Consulate General of Estonia, Consulate General of Lithuania, and Permanent Mission of Latvia to the United Nations in New York. Financial support for the festival comes from the Estonian Film Institute, National Film Center of Latvia, and Lithuanian Film Center, with additional sponsorship by the American-Scandinavian Foundation, American Latvian Association, Edhard Corporation, Estonian Ministry of Culture, Estonian American National Council (EKRÜ), Latvian Foundation (Latviešu fonds), Latvian Investment and Development Agency, Lithuanian Foundation, Narbutas Furniture, PBLA Culture Fund, and Sondra Litvaityte.

“After the past few years marked by big changes and uncertainty, it’s important to remember the joy and wonder of watching films together on the big screen, and the power of cinema to transport us to other worlds, introduce us to new ideas and perspectives, and ignite our imaginations,” says NYBFF Head of Programs Jūle Rozīte. “As we celebrate the global success of Baltic films at major international film festivals, we invite you to join us at Scandinavia House and see the world through Baltic eyes.”

For program announcements, please subscribe to the festival newsletter and Scandinavia House newsletter. For more immediate updates, follow NYBFF on Instagram and Facebook.

Passes + Instructions

IN-PERSON PASS
$125 ($95 ASF Members)
Access to all in-person screenings at Scandinavia House except opening night.

5-FILM PACKAGE
$60 ($40 ASF Members)
Access to any five (5) films screening in-person at Scandinavia House or virtually.

VIP PACKAGE
$400
Access to all in-person screenings at Scandinavia House and all virtual screenings. Package includes 2 opening night tickets, 6 additional in-person guest passes, a complimentary NYBFF mug, and acknowledgement on balticfilmfestival.com.

INSTRUCTIONS
To use your Ticket Package to get individual tickets, log in to your Elevent account here. After logging in, go to your Account page to see your Ticket Package(s) and press “Fulfill Package” next to the package you want to use. Then, browse the event schedule and you will see a free ticket option listed for each event which accepts your Ticket Package. Add the free ticket(s) to your cart and complete the order — no additional information or purchase is required. You can use some or all of your Ticket Package at once.