Films from near and far, restored and brought back to life, with a focus on the heritage of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and other Baltic countries. Strong and independent female heroes in action, plus Italian neo-realist gems and Georgian masterpieces. The highlight is a concert screening of the 1930 adventure film “Waves of Passion”.
Hard to believe, but true - Roy Andersson’s first film was a romance!
Otar Iosseliani has passed away – let’s raise a glass to his memory.
This film has also been called the best Lithuanian film of all time.
With this film, Roberto Rossellini brought his war trilogy to a shocking end.
This true story about young people in Latvia shook up Soviet society in 1987.
Who hasn’t admired this neorealistic film – Scorsese even became a filmmaker because of it.
Three timeless tales of love, one bold new wave.
The number of tyrants is ever rising – and that alone is why “Repentance” has not lost its relevance.
There are only a few films that have such an impact.
This is probably the best film about the colonisation of the indigenous peoples of Siberia.
A sensitive teen’s survival in a harsh orphanage mirrors the alienation of late-Soviet society.
East Berlin’s rebel star – Sunny’s fight for freedom and fame.
This is considered one of the first truly feminist films in the Soviet Union.
Through Hanna Schygulla’s performance, one of the most intriguing female heroines in German film history is born.
Bootlegging, perilous escapades, and fiery romance on the southern shores of the Gulf of Finland.
An iconic film that introduced the world to New German Cinema.