Viesturs Kairiss for the feature film “City by the River” – international premiere in Tallinn – Culture

The largest A-class festival “Black Nights / PÖFF” in Northern Europe (to be held on November 13-29) 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 day – November 18.

The Tallinn Film Festival, which is taking place for the 24th time this year, has named 17 more films at a press conference, joining the eight already announced in September (https://poff.ee/en/news/p-oe-ff-announces-first-8-films-of-the-official-selection-competition/ ), and now the full program of the international competition is known (it has already been reported that this year there are even two Latvian films – also Laila Pakalniņa ‘s latest feature film in the Mirror). Viesturs Kairiss’s feature film The City by the River is shown internationally under the title The Sign Painter.

Festival director Tīna Lokk comments: “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 that is constantly changing and adds extra stress to everyone working in the film industry. who have been forced to relocate or cancel their festivals this year, and we are pleased to be able to provide filmmakers with a platform to show their latest works to viewers. “

(Tallinn Festival press release and full list of announced films – HERE

https://mailchi.mp/poff/first-features-282732?e=d90bcfb147 )

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 there will also be 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. More information – on the festival website www.poff.ee.

Producer Guntis Trekteris admits: “The inclusion of the film City by the River in the Tallinn Film Festival competition is wonderful news at a time when most international film festivals are being canceled or postponed indefinitely. Screening at the prestigious Class A festival attracts industry interest and further distribution. 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 The City by the River, shot at the studio Ego Media, had its national premiere on January 17 this year and is still the most visited film in cinemas in the repertoire of 2020 – more than 67,000 viewers.

The film has won 15 nominations for this year’s National Film Award Kristaps the Great, it is still available to viewers online HERE – https://vimeo.com/ondemand/pilsatapiupis?ref

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