“With many debut features set to premiere in 2026, it feels like a generational shift,” says Sigrid Saag of the Estonian Film Institute. “Their stories focus more on youth, which the previous generations used to ignore, I think.”
That includes “Morten” by Ivan Pavljutškov, following an introverted 15-year-old who lives with his unemployed uncle while his mother works abroad.
“The new generation of Estonian directors is marked by a more radical and self-assured cinematic vision. Many are eager to take risks, experiment with form and genre and move beyond conventional storytelling,” notes Pavljutškov.
“There will be more stories engaging with contemporary Estonian realities, approached with a fresh perspective and a distinctly modern sensibility. I’m especially glad…
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