Special Screenings

Films and filmmakers that deserve particular attention – special events, rare film experiences and big names worth seeing at PÖFF.

A Photographer in Cannes

A Photographer in Cannes

A glimpse into the life of red carpet photographer Erlend Štaub.

Local title
Fotograaf Cannes'is
Title in Russian
Фотограф в Каннах
Director
Kullar Viimne
Country
Estonia
Dangerous Liaisons

Dangerous Liaisons

A film classic based on a screenplay by Christopher Hampton, Head of Jury at this year’s PÖFF.

Local title
Ohtlikud suhted
Title in Russian
Опасные связи
Director
Stephen Frears
Country
United Kingdom
JJ: Every Inch a King

JJ: Every Inch a King

A new documentary about Jüri Järvet, Estonia’s most internationally successful and best-known actor.

Local title
Jüri Järvet: Iga toll kuningas
Title in Russian
Юри Ярвет: каждый дюйм король
Director
Taavi Arus
Country
Estonia
Joy Will Prevail

Joy Will Prevail

Louis Kahn is an architectural icon. This is the story of his final building.

Local title
Elurõõmu nimel
Title in Russian
Радость восторжествует
Director
Max Korman
Country
USA
Louis Kahn 125: Open press conference for the film 'Joy Will Prevail'

Louis Kahn 125: Open press conference for the film 'Joy Will Prevail'

„I am from Estonia,” declares Louis Kahn, one of the most influential architects of the 20th century, in the film “Joy Will Prevail”.

Local title
Louis Kahn 125. Filmi 'Elurõõmu nimel' avatud pressikonverents
Title in Russian
Louis Kahn 125: Open press conference for the film 'Joy Will Prevail'
Red Snow

Red Snow

A Finnish black comedy with a Christmas feel, filmed in Estonia and served up with a twist.

Local title
Punased jõulud
Title in Russian
Красное Рождество
Director
Ilja Rautsi
Country
Finland, Estonia, Sweden
Slava: Shooting With Music

Slava: Shooting With Music

Silence the guns and let the music play!

Local title
Muusikaga barrikaadidele
Title in Russian
Слава: стрельба под музыку
Director
Jacqui Morris, David Morris
Country
United Kingdom
The Life and Deaths of Wilson Shedd

The Life and Deaths of Wilson Shedd

An unexpected romance between a prison teacher and a man on death row changes their outlook on life.

Local title
Wilson Sheddi elu ja surmad
Title in Russian
Жизнь и смерти Уилсона Шедда
Director
Tim Blake Nelson
Country
USA