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Estonian Cinema Comes Out of Its Shell Led by New Wave of Directors: ‘You Can’t Fake a Heart and We Have It’ 

February 17, 2026 at 10:50 AM
By Marta Balaga
Estonian Cinema Comes Out of Its Shell Led by New Wave of Directors: ‘You Can’t Fake a Heart and We Have It’ 
“The ball is in your court, Estonia,” said Conan O’Brien during the Oscars after Latvia won its own statuette for “Flow”. Now, a new wave of Estonian directors is coming to stake their claim.  “With many debut features set to premiere in 2026, it feels like a generational shift,” says Sigrid Saag of the Estonian […]

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“The ball is in your court, Estonia,” said Conan O’Brien during the Oscars after Latvia won its own statuette for “Flow”. Now, a new wave of Estonian directors is coming to stake their claim.  “With many debut features set to premiere in 2026, it feels like a generational shift,” says Sigrid Saag of the Estonian […] This article provides comprehensive coverage and analysis of current events.
“The ball is in your court, Estonia,” said Conan O’Brien during the Oscars after Latvia won its own statuette for “Flow”. Now, a new wave of Estonian directors is coming to stake their claim.  “With many debut features set to premiere in 2026, it feels like a generational shift,” says Sigrid Saag of the Estonian […] Home Film Global Feb 17, 2026 2:50am PT Estonian Cinema Comes Out of Its Shell Led by New Wave of Directors: ‘You Can’t Fake a Heart and We Have It’ Anna Hints, Ivan Pavljutškov, Tõnis Pill, Meel Paliale and other emerging Estonian filmmakers are ready to change the game By Marta Balaga Plus Icon Marta Balaga Latest The Baltics Biz Hits France Amid ‘Growing Curiosity’ Toward the Region: ‘We Are Stronger Together’ 4 hours ago Kornél Mundruczó Directs ‘Unbelievable’ Amy Adams in ‘At the Sea’ But Has Been ‘Blacklisted in Hungary for Years’: ‘I’m Lucky I’m Able to Work’ 1 day ago Director Hanna Bergholm and Star Seidi Haarla Talk Berlinale Shocker ‘Nightborn’: ‘We Were Dead Serious While Making It’ 2 days ago See All 'Morten' Courtesy of Ivan Pavljutškov “The ball is in your court, Estonia,” said Conan O’Brien during the Oscars after Latvia won its own statuette for “Flow”. Now, a new wave of Estonian directors is coming to stake their claim. “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.” Related Stories The Epstein Files Have Become The Ultimate Disturbing Horror Movie. No Wonder We Can't Look Away

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