London Baltic Film Festival

The London Baltic Film Festival showcases of the latest feature films from Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania.

Rooted in the region’s complex history and shifting political landscapes, Baltic cinema is a fascinating blend of historical context, cultural exploration, and artistic expression. The festival is supported by the Embassy of Estonia, Embassy of Latvia, Embassy of Lithuania, the Estonian Film Institute, National Film Centre of Latvia, Lithuanian Film Centre, and Lithuanian Culture Institute.

LBFF is the UK’s only celebration of cinema from the three Baltic countries, offering a unique lens into the lives, history, and culture of the Baltic nations. Let your horizons be expanded, and get ready to be moved and entertained by a specially curated selection of six films from the region.

Upcoming Screenings

London Baltic Film Festival presents: Renovation (UK premiere) 18

The UK premiere and the opening film of the London Baltic Film Festival 2025. Both screenings will be followed by a… Read More
Gabrielė Urbonaitė, Lithiuania, 2025, 90m.
Fri 07 Nov
18:00
Fri 07 Nov
20:30

London Baltic Film Festival presents: Maria's Silence (UK premiere) 18

A powerful historical drama, based on the true story of Maria Leiko, a famous Latvian stage and silent-film actress who late… Read More
Dāvis Sīmanis, Latvia, 2024, 104m.
Sat 08 Nov
15:00
Mon 10 Nov
18:00

London Baltic Film Festival presents: Toxic 18

Toxic has achieved critical and commercial success, winning at the prestigious Locarno Film Festival and receiving numerous accolades across the film… Read More
Saulė Bliuvaitė, Lithiuania, 2024, 99m.
Sat 08 Nov
17:50
Sun 09 Nov
17:00

London Baltic Film Festival presents: Rolling Papers (UK premiere) 18

UK premiere and Estonia's official selection for the 2026 Academy Awards in the International Feature Film category. The film explores the… Read More
Meel Paliale, Estonia, 2024, 98m.
Sat 08 Nov
20:30
Tue 11 Nov
18:00

London Baltic Film Festival presents: Life & Love (UK premiere) 18

Based on an iconic Estonian novel. In 1933, a young woman leaves her rural home to chase her dream of becoming… Read More
Helen Takkin, Estonia, 2024, 118m.
Sun 09 Nov
14:00
Mon 10 Nov
20:30

London Baltic Film Festival presents: Youth Eternal (UK premiere) 18

Youth Eternal is a coming-of-age story about a group of millennials who start to face their self-destructive tendencies as they each head… Read More
Armands Začs, Latvia, 2025, 105m.
Sun 09 Nov
19:40
Tue 11 Nov
20:30

London Baltic Film Festival presents: The Best of Estonian Short Films 18

Enjoy a selection of the most acclaimed short films coming from Estonia. The screening consists of contemporary and classic award-winning short… Read More
Various Directors, Various Countries, Various Years, 89m.
Wed 12 Nov
18:00

Past Screenings

London Baltic Film Festival presents More than a Dance 18

In Toronto's multicultural heart, Canadian Latvian immigrants unite across generations in the “Daugaviņa” dance group to preserve their ancestral traditions through… Read More
Pauls Dombrovskis, Latvia, 2024, 83m.
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