New York Baltic Film Festival

The Seventh Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America.

Schedule:

2:00 pm: Parade (Paradas)
Titas Laucius, Lithuania, 2024
94 minutes, In Lithuanian with English subtitles
New York Premiere

A Baltic comedy following a former couple’s decision to finalize their divorce through Catholic Court — with unexpected consequences.

Director Titas Laucius will present a Q&A following the screening of the film.

4:15 pm: Kelly - Someone Else's Dream
Helen Lõhmus and Leana Jalukse, 93 min, Estonia, France 2024
93 minutes, In Estonian and English with English subtitles
U.S. Premiere

Freestyle skier Kelly Sildaru shot to international fame in 2016 when, at the age of 13, she became the youngest Winter X-Games gold medalist of all time in slopestyle, the most dangerous discipline of freestyle skiing. Coached by her father, she became a media sensation, breaking countless records, and becoming the sweetheart of a nation harboring hopes for the next Winter Olympics. No one could have predicted the injury that would derail Kelly’s first Olympic run, or the even more devastating secret she was about to reveal: her father had allegedly been abusing her for years. Delving into the dark side of competitive sports, the documentary explores the immense pressure young athletes face and the toll it takes on their mental well-being. A story of resilience and courage, Kelly — Someone Else’s Dream celebrates a young athlete as she looks back on her life — and charts a new path forward.

Producer Helen Lõhmus will present a Q&A following the screening of the film.

7 pm: Flow ( Straume )

84 min.  No Dialog
Latvia/France/Belgium, 2024
New York Premiere
Directed by Gints Zilbalodis

A wondrous journey through natural and mystical realms, the animated feature Flow  follows a courageous cat and a capybara, lemur, bird and dog after their homes are devastated by a great flood. Teaming up to navigate a boat in search of dry land, the animals must rely on trust, courage and wits to survive the perils of their newly aquatic planet. The Latvian contender for Best International Feature at the 97th Academy Awards, Flow is a thrilling animated spectacle and a profound meditation on environmental fragility, as well as the spirit of friendship and community. Through charming, expressive, and visually enrapturing 3D animation, director Gints Zilbalodis stunned audiences at Cannes with this heartwarming tale of friendship, teamwork, and adventure.

Screenwriter Matīss Kaža will present a Q&A following the screening.

Reception following the screening hosted by the Permanent Mission of Latvia to the UN.

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