FRI—November 8—8:15 PM
$15 ($10 ASF Members)
In-Person passes ($125/$95 ASF Members)
VIP packages ($425)
5-Film Packages ($60/$40 ASF Members)
*The screening will be followed by a film talk with producer Ivo Felt and costume designer Reet Aus.*

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The 7th Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns this November with the best new films from the Baltic region! On November 8 see 8 Views of Lake Biwa / Biwa järve 8 nägu (dir. Marko Raat, Estonia/Finland, 2024), a poetic fairy tale set in an isolated Estonian fishing village. On the shores of a shimmering lake, two teenage girls discuss their love interests, whispering prayers and poems while watching yachts sail to Kyoto. But magic is fading around them in the wake of a recent disaster, as villagers indulge in erotic art and spiritual spells; and it soon becomes clear that intimacy won’t help them process their loss. Estonia’s contender for Best International Feature Film at this year’s Academy Awards, 8 Views of Lake Biwa is a deeply visceral tale exploring a community that still believes in their connection to the universe. *The screening will be followed by a film talk with producer Ivo Felt and costume designer Reet Aus.*

“A peculiar and spiritual world…One of the most unique films of the year and maybe even a bona-fide masterpiece” (Cineuropa)

“Contemplative and profound” (In Review Online)

This film will also screen virtually from November 9-17.

ABOUT THE DIRECTOR

Marko Raat is Estonian writer-director, active in the fields of both arthouse fiction film and documentary since 1999. He has a vast background in theater directing, TV productions and in fine art. His latest feature length documentary Funeral Diaries (2019) premiered at Dok.Fest Munich and was the opening film of DocPoint Tallinn. His most recent short film A Chairman’s Tale (2015) had its debut at the International Art Exhibition of la Biennale di Venezia. His last feature length fiction film The Snow Queen (2010) had been developed at SOURCES2 and premiered at the Montreal World Film Festival. Marko premiered his fresh feature film 8 Views of Lake Biwa 8 at IFFR 2024. He’s currently working on his next documentary project, I’m a Bird Now.

THE NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVAL + SPONSORS

The 7th 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 Embassy 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), Honorary Consulate General of Latvia in New York, Investment and Development Agency of Latvia, Baltic Film Media and Arts School at Tallinn University, Narbutas, and Sondra Litvatytė.

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TICKETS + PASSES

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
$425
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.

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