Schedule

Friday 13.06

    18:15
    TIFF.24

    The Helsinki Effect

    TIFF.24

    An essay documentary that explores the power narratives and myths of the Cold War era. The film deconstructs the anatomy of an often misunderstood diplomatic process, and reveals how it came to impact the world in a decisive way.

    Finland, Germany, Norway - 2025
    88 minute
    Special Screenings
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    21:45
    TIFF.24

    I'm Still Here

    TIFF.24

    Rio de Janeiro, early 1970s. Brazil faces the tightening grip of a military dictatorship. One day, Rubens Paiva, the patriarch of a happy family, vanishes without trace...

    This instant classic is screened at the 100th anniversary of FIPRESCI!

    Brazil, France - 2024
    137 minute
    Special Screenings
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Saturday 14.06

    20:45
    TIFF.24

    Dreams (Sex Love)

    TIFF.24

    Johanne falls in love for the first time… with her teacher. To preserve her feelings, she documents her emotions and experiences in writing. When her mother and grandmother read the account, they were shocked by its intimate content...

    Norway - 2025
    110 minute
    Special Screenings
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    20:45
    Q&A with director Moonika Siimets
    Pornit

    The Black Hole

    Q&A with director Moonika Siimets

    When the aliens land on Earth, they will change the lives of everyone they meet. Sirje and Maret, dreaming of finding work abroad, end up in an extraterrestrial science experiment. Jüri, still living with his mother, falls in love with his lustful neighbour, Gertrud.

    Estonia, Finland - 2024
    115 minute
    FOCUS Estonia
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    22:00
    Q&A with actor Rain Tolk
    Pornit

    Autumn Ball

    Q&A with actor Rain Tolk

    It’s autumn. We see a huge sprawling conurbation of tower blocks built in the Soviet era – the neighbourhood called Lasnamäe. Mati is a young writer who lives alone in a two-bedroom apartment after his wife left him for his friend.

    Estonia - 2007
    123 minute
    FOCUS Estonia
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Sunday 15.06

    12:00
    Q&A with director Moonika Siimets
    Pornit

    The Black Hole

    Q&A with director Moonika Siimets

    When the aliens land on Earth, they will change the lives of everyone they meet. Sirje and Maret, dreaming of finding work abroad, end up in an extraterrestrial science experiment. Jüri, still living with his mother, falls in love with his lustful neighbour, Gertrud.

    Estonia, Finland - 2024
    115 minute
    FOCUS Estonia
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    20:30
    Q&A with director Helen Takkin
    Pornit

    Life & Love

    Q&A with director Helen Takkin

    In 1933, in times of hardship when nothing is certain and love only seems to exist in films, optimistic cinephile Irma believes in the possibility of true love. The country girl catches the eye of the lonely, handsome older publisher Rudolf, but he is surrounded by unsettling rumors.

    Estonia - 2024
    119 minute
    FOCUS Estonia
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    21:00
    TIFF.24

    Sex

    TIFF.24

    Two men, both in heterosexual marriages, have an unexpected experience that challenges them to reconsider their understanding of sexuality, gender, and identity.

    The first Romanian screening of Haugerud's finished Sex-Love-Dreams trilogy!

    Norway - 2024
    118 minute
    Special Screenings
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Monday 16.06

    16:00
    TIFF.24

    The Helsinki Effect

    TIFF.24

    An essay documentary that explores the power narratives and myths of the Cold War era. The film deconstructs the anatomy of an often misunderstood diplomatic process, and reveals how it came to impact the world in a decisive way.

    Finland, Germany, Norway - 2025
    88 minute
    Special Screenings
    Buy tickets
    17:00
    Q&A with director Helen Takkin
    Pornit

    Life & Love

    Q&A with director Helen Takkin

    In 1933, in times of hardship when nothing is certain and love only seems to exist in films, optimistic cinephile Irma believes in the possibility of true love. The country girl catches the eye of the lonely, handsome older publisher Rudolf, but he is surrounded by unsettling rumors.

    Estonia - 2024
    119 minute
    FOCUS Estonia
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    18:30
    TIFF.24

    Bolero

    TIFF.24

    Boundary-pushing dancer Ida Rubinstein selects Maurice Ravel to compose the music for her next ballet. Ravel ends up creating his greatest success ever: Boléro.

    A special screening presented by JTI, celebrating the 150th anniversary of Ravel's birth.

    France, Belgium - 2024
    120 minute
    Special Screenings
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Tuesday 17.06

    19:30
    TIFF.24

    The Peasants

    TIFF.24

    The tragic story of peasant girl Jagna forced to marry a much older, wealthy farmer Boryna, despite her love for his son Antek. With time, Jagna becomes the object of envy and hate of the villagers...

    Poland, Serbia, Lithuania - 2023
    114 minute
    Special Screenings
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    21:00
    TIFF.24

    I'm Still Here

    TIFF.24

    Rio de Janeiro, early 1970s. Brazil faces the tightening grip of a military dictatorship. One day, Rubens Paiva, the patriarch of a happy family, vanishes without trace...

    This instant classic is screened at the 100th anniversary of FIPRESCI!

    Brazil, France - 2024
    137 minute
    Special Screenings
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Wednesday 18.06

    15:30
    TIFF.24

    Love

    TIFF.24

    Marianne, a doctor, and Tor, a nurse, avoid relationships. After meeting on a ferry where Tor seeks casual encounters, Marianne explores the possibility of spontaneous intimacy, questioning societal norms.

    Norway - 2024
    119 minute
    Special Screenings
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    18:00
    Q&A with director Ciro Guerra
    Pornit

    Embrace of the Serpent

    Q&A with director Ciro Guerra

    The story of the relationship between Karamakate, an Amazonian shaman and last survivor of his people, and two scientists searching the Amazon for a sacred healing plant.

    Special screening in honor of director Ciro Guerra, who serves as a jury member at TIFF 2025!

    Colombia - 2015
    124 minute
    Special Screenings
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    20:30
    Q&A with director Rainer Sarnet
    Pornit

    The Invisible Fight

    Q&A with director Rainer Sarnet

    USSR-China border, 1973. Rafael is in the army on guard duty when the border falls under attack from flying Chinese kung fu warriors.

    Estonia, Latvia, Finland, Greece - 2024
    115 minute
    3 x 3
    FOCUS Estonia
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Thursday 19.06

    19:45
    Q&A with producer Monika Raide
    Pornit

    Smile at Last

    Q&A with producer Monika Raide

    16-year-old Mari, raised without a mother by a drunkard father, is put in an orphanage which she immediately, though unsuccessfully, tries to flee from. The sensitive Mari finds it hard to adapt to the coarse manners and brutal games amongst the children.

    Estonia - 1985
    86 minute
    FOCUS Estonia
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Friday 20.06

    16:30
    Q&A with directors Andres Maimik and Rain Tolk
    Pornit

    Aurora

    Q&A with directors Andres Maimik and Rain Tolk

    Aurora, the daughter of a religious leader, travels with her husband Joonas to celebrate their wedding anniversary with her parents and the congregation.

    Estonia - 2025
    111 minute
    FOCUS Estonia
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    20:30
    Q&A with director Avelina Prat and actress Maria de Medeiros
    Pornit

    The Portuguese House

    Q&A with director Avelina Prat and actress Maria de Medeiros

    The disappearance of his wife leaves Fernando completely devastated. Without direction, he assumes the identity of another man as the gardener of a Portuguese estate, where he establishes an unexpected friendship with the landlady, entering a new life that does not belong to him.

    Spain, Portugal - 2025
    114 minute
    Special Screenings
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Saturday 21.06

    14:30
    Q&A with producer Monika Raide
    Pornit

    Smile at Last

    Q&A with producer Monika Raide

    16-year-old Mari, raised without a mother by a drunkard father, is put in an orphanage which she immediately, though unsuccessfully, tries to flee from. The sensitive Mari finds it hard to adapt to the coarse manners and brutal games amongst the children.

    Estonia - 1985
    86 minute
    FOCUS Estonia
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    16:30
    Q&A with the film crew
    Pornit

    The Death of Mr. Lazarescu

    Q&A with the film crew

    Old Mr. Lãzãrescu is suddenly sick and the neighbours call the ambulance. The dying man is shuttled from hospital to hospital as doctors refuse to operate and no one can agree on a diagnosis.

    România - 2005
    153 minute
    Special Screenings
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    18:30
    TIFF.24

    Dreams (Sex Love)

    TIFF.24

    Johanne falls in love for the first time… with her teacher. To preserve her feelings, she documents her emotions and experiences in writing. When her mother and grandmother read the account, they were shocked by its intimate content...

    Norway - 2025
    110 minute
    Special Screenings
    Buy tickets
    22:00
    Q&A with directors Andres Maimik and Rain Tolk
    Pornit

    Aurora

    Q&A with directors Andres Maimik and Rain Tolk

    Aurora, the daughter of a religious leader, travels with her husband Joonas to celebrate their wedding anniversary with her parents and the congregation.

    Estonia - 2025
    111 minute
    FOCUS Estonia
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Sunday 22.06