“City by the River” will have its international premiere in the Tallinn Film Festival competition / Article / LSM.lv

The largest A-class film festival in Northern Europe “Black Nights / PÖFF” in Tallinn has announced a full competition program, and this selection also includes the feature film “City by the River” by Latvian director Viesturs Kairiss, which will have its international premiere on Latvia’s birthday on November 18. representatives of the cinema center.

The Tallinn Film Festival, which will take place from 13 to 29 November, has named 17 more films at the press conference, joining eight already announced in September, and the full program of the international competition is now fully known.

It has already been reported that this year there are even two Latvian films – also Laila Pakalniņa latest feature film “In the Mirror”.

Viesturs Kairiss’s feature film “City by the River” is shown internationally under the title “The Sign Painter”.

Tīna Lokk, the director of the festival, commented: “It is a wonderful feeling to announce such a wide competition program, in such diverse geographical, stylistic and cultural contexts. We really live in a strange time, which is constantly changing and puts extra stress on everyone working in the film industry. We wholeheartedly sympathize with all our colleagues who have been forced to postpone or cancel their festivals this year, and we are pleased to be able to provide filmmakers with a platform to show their latest work to viewers. ”

The Tallinn Film Festival “Black Nights” has previously announced the format of this year’s event, which will be adapted to the current situation, but also live events, including film premieres. The full program of the Tallinn Festival will be announced on November 6, the Baltic competition show on October 27.

Producer Guntis Trekteris admitted: “The inclusion of the film“ City by the River ”in the screening of the Tallinn Film Festival competition is wonderful news at a time when most international film festivals are being canceled or postponed indefinitely. The screening of the film at a prestigious Class A festival attracts the interest of the industry and greatly helps its further distribution in other countries. And, most importantly, it is a great opportunity to tell another important Latvian story to an international audience with our film. ”

Director Viesturs Kairiss’s feature film “City by the River”, shot at the studio “Ego Media”, had its national premiere on January 17, 2020. The film has earned 15 nominations It is still available to the audience for the National Film Award “Kristaps the Great” online.

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