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SUMMARY:The 6th NY Baltic Film Festival: See the world through Baltic eyes!
DESCRIPTION:EANC is a proud sponsor of the the 6th Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF).  Presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America\, the festival returns this November continuing its tradition of bringing the best new films from the Baltic region to New York audiences.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember 8-12\, in-person screenings and events will be held at Scandinavia House in New York.  \n\n\n\nNovember 8-19\, 2023 offering both in-person and virtual screenings. \n“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.” ~ NYBFF Head of Programs Jūle Rozite.\n\n\n\nVirtual viewing is once again available to viewers across the U.S. via Elevent streaming platform from November 10-19. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTake some friends for a night out at the movies: The in-person lineup has something for everyone! Can’t make it in person? The virtual lineup is just as good!  \n\n\n\nThe Festival features several excellent films by Estonian filmmakers\, both in-person and virtually. be sure to see Estonia’s Oscar’s contender\, Smoke Sauna Sisterhood\, to see what all the buzz is about!   \n\n\n\n In-person and virtual festival passes and tickets are on sale now  \n\n\n\n\nBox office\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWHAT WOULD YOU TAKE? (Mille Sina võtaksid?)Heilika Pikkov\, Estonia\, 202323 minutes. In Ukrainian\, English\, Russian with English subtitles \n\n\n\nHome. Your home. Your place. Your memories. Your belongings. In the blink of eye\, it’s gone. ‘What Would You Take’ is a documentary narrative portraits from Ukrainian refugees\, the largest displacement of people in Europe since the Second World War. \n\n\n\nIn-Person Screening: Thursday\, November 9\, 6:30 pm \n\n\n\nThe film screening will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by Andrew Horodysky (Ukrainian Institute of America) with director Heilika Pikkov\, painter Lesia Khomenko\, and art historian and curator Katherine Carl and will conclude with a concert by Estonian musician Maria Faust. \n\n\n\n$10 from each screening ticket will be donated to the Ukrainian war humanitarian relief effort. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSMOKE SAUNA SISTERHOOD   (Savvusanna sõsarad)Anna Hints\, Estonia/France/Iceland\, 202389 minutes\, In Estonian\, Seto\, Võro with English subtitlesSmoke Sauna Sisterhood intimately explores the healing and communal experience of Estonian smoke saunas\, highlighting their age-old tradition as a ritual among women in the Võro region. The film’s masterful cinematography and authentic portrayal of women delves into themes of trauma\, healing\, and sisterhood. It won an award for Best Director at Sundance\, and has been chosen as Estonia’s contender for the Academy Awards. \n\n\n\nDirector Anna Hints will present a Q&A following the screening of the film. \n\n\n\nIn-Person Screening: Sunday\, November 12\, 7:00 pm \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMACHINA FAUST (Machina Faust)Kaupo Kruusiauk\, Estonia\, 202377 minutes. In Estonian with English SubtitlesNorth American Premiere \n\n\n\nMachina Faust is an authentic and raw documentary that offers an unfiltered look at the life of Estonian composer and saxophonist Maria Faust. Directed by Kaupo Kruusiauk\, it portrays Faust as a relatable and inspiring figure\, shedding light on the challenges women face in the music industry and in society at large. \n\n\n\nMaria Faust will present a Q&A following the screening of the film. \n\n\n\nIn-Person Screening: Friday\, November 10\, 6:00 pmVirtual Screening: November 5-14 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMELCHIOR THE APOTHECARY: THE EXECUTIONER’S DAUGHTER (Apteeker Melchior. Timuka tütar)Elmo Nüganen\, Estonia/Germany/Latvia/Lithuania\, 202290 minutes. In Estonian with English subtitlesNorth American PremiereIn the latest film in the Melchior the Apothecary trilogy\, the protagonists’ quest to uncover the mystery behind a brutal attack brings him into contact with a shadowy night brotherhood and the arrival of a ruthless witch-hunter from Rome\, pushing him and his wife to the brink of peril in a treacherous and enigmatic Tallinn. \n\n\n\nActress Maarja Johanna Mägi will present a Q&A following the screening of the film. \n\n\n\nIn-Person Screening: Saturday\, November 11\, 3:15 pm \n\n\n\nSO MANY MORE FILMS TO CHOOSE FROM! Get your tickets today!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“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 Rozite. “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.” \n\n\n\nFor program announcements\, please subscribe to the festival newsletter at balticfilmfestival.com and Scandinavia House newsletter at scandinaviahouse.org. For more immediate updates\, follow NYBFF on Instagram and Facebook. \n\n\n\nABOUT THE NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALEstablished 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 (ERKÜ)\, Latvian Foundation (Latviešu fonds)\, Latvian Investment and Development Agency\,  Lithuanian Foundation\, Narbutas Furniture\, PBLA Culture Fund\, and Sondra Litvaityte. \n\n\n\nNYBFF is honored to be the only film festival outside Europe where the three film centers of Estonia\, Latvia and Lithuania are cooperating partners focused upon raising awareness of Baltic cinema in the United States.
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LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue (at 38th Street)\, New York
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture
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