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Films directly from young people

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Films directly from young people

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17

A straightforward film about how peer pressure and recklessness can lead to terrible results.

Children's Rights Programme, Youth Programme

Kosara Mitic

North Macedonia, Serbia, Slovenia

30th PÖFF Awards Ceremony

Viilige küüned, teritage silmad ja tulge Alexela kontserdimajja, kus teid ootab pidulik auhinnatseremoonia.

A Family

How differently can children in the same family perceive a divorce?

A Girl Unknown

The tragic consequences of China’s one-child policy – a law that was only amended 10 years ago.

A Place to Heal

The arrival of a new patient turns the life of a psychiatric hospital upside down.

Adam's Apple

An authentic and personal documentary about the upbringing of a transsexual boy.

Doc@Just, Children's Rights Programme

Atlas of the Universe

Filip and his father had one job: get new shoes from the city. Of course, nothing goes to plan.

Barry & Me

A heart-warming story inspired by the real, legendary avalanche dog Barry.

Betty Balloon

If a balloon and a cactus can be friends, perhaps the world isn’t such a prickly place after all?

Big Girls Don't Cry

Sid wants to belong more than anything, but finding herself comes at a steep price.

Born in the Jungle

A colourful animated adventure that makes the imagination run wild for both older and younger viewers!

Latvia, Poland, Czechia

Change of Heart

What to do when your heart tells you that things are no longer right?

Children of Liberty

History that must be taught to future generations.

ECFA Competition Programme, Children's Competition Programme

Rémy Schaepman, Léahn Vivier-Chapas

France, Belgium, Luxembourg

Congo Boy

Rafiki Fariala’s autobiographical story of a young rapper responsible for his family in the midst of a civil war.

Central African Republic, France, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Italy

Crocodile

A documentary about young Nigerians whose amateur sci-fi films have been praised even by the creator of “Star Wars”!

Doc@Just

Pietra Brettkelly, The Critics

Nigeria, New Zealand

Emil and the Detectives

Daring young detectives try to bring a thief to justice.

Children's Competition Programme, ECFA Competition Programme

Extra Geography

A British school film offers an intimate insight into the joys and worries of teenage girls’ lives.

Extraordinary

The search for her missing parents leads Alisa and three young detectives onto the trail of a stolen diamond.

Children's Programme

Marina Andree Škop, Vanda Raýmanová

Croatia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Latvia, Serbia

Garuda: Dare to Dream

A mythical creature helps a boy unlock his potential on the football pitch.

Goodbye Cruel World

Defeated by bullying, Otto lets himself be considered dead until Léna comes into his life.

Henry's Ebb

Henry runs away from his unstable mother, while his best friend Ebb becomes increasingly dangerous.

Hold Onto Me

A great father-daughter duo in one of the most celebrated films of this year’s Just programme.

Myrsini Aristidou

Cyprus, Denmark, Greece

Holy Light

The Holy Fire guides a lost boy on his path.

Marian Crisan

Romania, Moldova, Slovakia

Jasmine & Jambo

Music brings us together.

ECFA Competition Programme, Children's Competition Programme

Joe Speedboat

A life-affirming comedy about friendship, love and finding purpose in a seemingly impossible situation.

Children's Rights Programme, International Youth Competition Programme

Julian

A sincere story of family, imagination, and the power of self-expression.

Ireland, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Luxembourg

Just Call me Frida

Discovering the joys of life with a friendly Death.

Just Film Grand Prix Winner

Just Film’s most prestigious award winner

King of the Wanderers

A heart-warming children’s film about accepting our differences.

Children's Programme, Children's Rights Programme

Koschka

A warm-hearted story of friendship, responsibility, and an adorable cat.

Learning to Breathe Under Water

The metal shark on the roof of the house can’t be Leo’s best friend forever.

Children's Competition Programme, ECFA Competition Programme

Rebekah Fortune

United Kingdom, Netherlands, Ireland

Liquid States

Nina spends the summer in the countryside, where she has to face her changing family and her own transformation.

Mouse

Following the unexpected death of her best friend, Minnie finds new connections and hope amidst her grief.

Youth Programme

Kelly O'Sullivan, Alex Thompson

USA

Mumbo Jumbo

Mumbo Jumbo sets off to find a witch to help him get his old life back.

Karsten Kiilerich, Stine Marie Buhl

Denmark

Nuclear Boy

What will a lonely boy do for attention?

Oasis

Three outsiders take refuge in the forest, where innocent games turn into a dangerous ritual.

One of Them

Do you really know your friends?

Papaya

A papaya seed with dreams of flying discovers the true power of its roots.

Pikkuli and Starlight Reindeer

A super cute Christmas adventure for the whole family.

ECFA Competition Programme, Children's Competition Programme

Metsämarja Aittokoski

Finland

River

This melancholic drama dissects the grieving process from a young girl’s perspective.

Children's Rights Programme, Youth Programme

Sad Girlz

What happened to Paula at the party?

Fernanda Tovar

Mexico, France, Spain

Such a Vivid Imagination

A missing body makes Celia question her imagination that has protected her until now.

Tangles

An emotionally charged animation about the gradual loss of a loved one.

Tanit

Tanit befriends a mysterious woman in the forest and begins to see the world differently.

Children's Competition Programme, ECFA Competition Programme

The Bitch Pack

Luna finds strength in music, friendship and dreams to move forward in a harsh reality.

Claudia Estrada Tarascó

Belgium, Spain

The Bryce Lee Story

Bryce lies to make his dream film, but soon has to decide how far he is willing to go.

Children's Competition Programme

The Bully Club

Henry runs away from his unstable mother, while his best friend Ebb becomes increasingly dangerous.

The Mystery Package

Who sends our family Christmas presents every year?

The opening ceremony of the 30th PÖFF and the opening film 'Ulya'

Join us in celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival!

Opening Ceremony and Opening Film

Viesturs Kairiss

Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania

The Shrew of Destiny

Don’t judge a shrew by its cover!

Children's Competition Programme, ECFA Competition Programme

Marcin Wasilewski

Canada, Lithuania, Poland

The Violinist

A powerfully beautiful story of love and passion during the biggest war in Singapore’s history.

Just Anime

Ervin Han, Raúl García

Italy, Spain, Singapore

Toddler Screenings

Dialogue-free movie adventures for toddlers and their families.

Will You Care If I Die?

A youth worker gives everything to save a young basketball talent from the slums of Malmö.