Baltic Film Days

Baltic Film Days will take place on 29th–31st of August in 2024 to showcase the highlights of Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian cinema. This time, in order to celebrate the most important event in Estonia in 2024, Baltic Film Days are going to be held in Tartu.

The event offers a unique opportunity to screen the best of Baltic cinema, proving the strength and cultural value of the films from our region. A selection of Latvian and Lithuanian feature films and documentaries from recent years, the Tartu 2024 short documentary cassette “Wild South”, the Baltic short film program and the domestic film “Savvusanna sósarad”, which won the best director prize in the World Cinema Documentary competition program at the Sundance Film Festival, will all be screened in Tartu Elektriteater.

In addition to film screenings, Q&A sessions will take place, allowing to discuss topics in depth and allowing the filmmakers to share their knowledge and experience with the audience. A great way to create links, build bridges, enhance mutual understanding and build a better future through culture.

The Baltic Film Days will take place already for the eighth time and we are proud to be part of the European Capital of Culture Tartu 2024 main programme. The film days are simultaneously held in Latvia and Lithuania to celebrate the cultural uniqueness of the Baltics and commemorate The Baltic Way – a peaceful political demonstration that occurred on 23rd of August 1989.

*All the films will be screened with Estonian and English subtitles. Screenings are free of charge.

*In order to attend, please book a free ticket in Piletilevi. Pre-registration ends a half an hour before the start of the film session. Further admission can be done if there’s any free seats left.

Learn more about the Baltic Film Days programme and watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/nFbvBGvAYEU?si=XWVsTOjAOa2DNk8l

Tartu Elektriteater is conveniently located in Tartu Old Town, right behind the main building of the University of Tartu (Jakobi 1). The cinema is an old church and since it’s a historical building, there is no elevator. Be prepared to climb a few stairs but once you get to the cinema hall you’ll be happy to see the charming wide screen that spans almost from floor to ceiling.

There is a small self-service café where you can purchase hot beverages (tea, coffee, mulled wine). Don’t worry about cash, you can also pay with a card.

The event is organized by Estonian Film Institute, Latvian Film Center, Lithuanian Film Center and SA Tartu 2024. The activities of European Capital of Culture are supported by A. Le Coq, Delfi, Top Auto and Lux Express. The event is also supported by Estonia’s largest and oldest ice cream producer Premia.

If you want to grab a bite or need a place to stay, see what the Tartu 2024 hospitality network offers in the area: https://tartu2024.ee/recommendations-tartucity