The most intense Sunday of this year has arrived, which will be even more memorable with the live appearance of H.P. Baxxter at his film’s premiere. Today's film program offers, in addition to a deep thirst for life, incredible juicy perspectives on everything that connects or separates people.
Many films have covered separations in the past, but these curious and sharp approaches on marriage vows and the sanctity of faith need to be seen. Director Titas Laucius presents an edgy comedy titled "Parade" without ever losing tact. Marital harmony suddenly becomes a challenge for a couple moving to the USA, whose relationship is suddenly tested by an immigration officer's seemingly simple questions in the movie "Upon Entry". Today's two very contrasting films "Jailbird" and "The Hatcher" offer a lot of food for thought, while talking about finding a sense of security and excitement in captivity that the outside world cannot match.
See the entire PÖFF Sunday schedule here.
FCK 2020 - 2 and Half Years With Scooter
Sunday Nov. 20, 9:45 p.m., Coca-Cola Plaza
International premiere with Scooter in attendance
There was a time when no other German band in the world was as original as this techno group. Their old-timey Tivoli-inspired music became a 30-million-record-selling phenomenon with slogans like “Hyper! Hyper!' and 'How much is the Fish?' known everywhere. Scooter has also been called Estonians' favorite band, having performed here many times, and anyone who went to their concert at the Tallinn Song Festival Grounds in 2021 will not be disappointed with this film either—maybe you will see yourself in the big screen!
Sunday Nov. 20, 5:15 p.m., Coca-Cola Plaza
World Premiere and Q&A with director/screenwriter T. Laucius and other crew
Some things in this life are forever. Marriage sometimes is not. Married at a very young age, Miglė has been divorced from her ex-husband for 26 years, when suddenly he calls her one day to ask for a favor. After his mother's death, the man thinks it is the right time to remarry and needs an annulment. This "parade" is pure comedy pleasure! A great example of crisp humor that is original and dosed with biting takes on topics not usually joked about.
Sunday Nov. 20, 7:45 p.m., Coca-Cola Plaza
World Premiere and Q&A with directors A. Rojas and J. Sebastian Vasquez
After a huge amount of paperwork, a couple from Spain arrives at JFK airport to start a new life in the US. Just when they think that the whole process is complete and they are approved to immigrate, they suddenly learn that there is one final interview. In this very well-executed relationship drama, the viewer gets a glimpse of the immigration process in all its complexity, and will be enthralled by the story from start to finish.
Sunday Nov. 20, 9 p.m., Coca-Cola Plaza
World Premiere and Q&A with director A. Magnani
For young Giacinto, prison is like home. It would be more correct to say that this is his only home, because this boy was born behind bars and has been in prison with his mother all his life. As soon as the prison doors close behind him, he escapes from the outside back to prison, where he feels safe from the dangers of the world. The light comedy is exactly what cinema-goers need from a film in difficult times.
Sunday Nov. 20, 8:30 p.m., Coca-Cola Plaza
Baltic Premiere and Q&A with director A. Urbaite
A childless French couple adopts a brother and sister from Lithuania. The seemingly caring parents hire a Lithuanian student as a babysitter. Unfortunately, different cultures and upbringing methods cause conflicts among the adults. A drama that raises difficult questions about the rights of parents to change the national identity of their children.
Sunday Nov. 20, 3 p.m., Coca-Cola Plaza
International Premiere and Q&A with director G. Mołda
Poor schooling and bad parenting combine behind the closed doors of a safe house. Teenage criminal Karol is forced to serve his sentence in a small apartment. His unusual and charming teacher Marta visits him every day. Are they really who they say? The director skilfully pushes the limits of our imagination in an uncomfortable, cruel, absurd and perplexing experiment of life education.
Sunday Nov. 20, 6:30 p.m., Solaris cinema
Q&A with Director F. Neves
Fernanda, returns to her uncle's house after a long time, with her the ashes of her deceased stepmother. Her desire to finally learn something about her origins cracks the family's carefully maintained facade. This is a film about standing against old-fashioned traditions, exploitative relationships and those who profit from it all. "Fogaréu" premiered at this year's Berlin Film Festival.
More Films with Q&As
Double feature: "Melchior The Apothecary", Q&A with director E. Nüganen
Black Kisses, World Premiere and Q&A with director A. Naranjo
The Fox, World Premiere and Q&A with director A. Goiginger visited the world premiere
A Childless Village, World Premiere and Q&A with director R. Jamali
The Limits of Consent, World Premiere and Q&A with director M. Keerdo-Dawson