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The Baltics Biz Hits France Amid ‘Growing Curiosity’ Toward the Region: ‘We Are Stronger Together’

February 17, 2026 at 06:45 AM
By Marta Balaga
The Baltics Biz Hits France Amid ‘Growing Curiosity’ Toward the Region: ‘We Are Stronger Together’
France is ready for the Baltics, and the rest of the world may follow suit.  From CinéBaltique festival in Paris, dedicated to Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian films — and including a tribute to Estonian filmmaker Leida Laius — to the nearly three-month program dedicated to Baltic documentary films at the Centre Pompidou, local audiences get […]

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France is ready for the Baltics, and the rest of the world may follow suit.  From CinéBaltique festival in Paris, dedicated to Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian films — and including a tribute to Estonian filmmaker Leida Laius — to the nearly three-month program dedicated to Baltic documentary films at the Centre Pompidou, local audiences get […] This article provides comprehensive coverage and analysis of current events.
France is ready for the Baltics, and the rest of the world may follow suit.  From CinéBaltique festival in Paris, dedicated to Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian films — and including a tribute to Estonian filmmaker Leida Laius — to the nearly three-month program dedicated to Baltic documentary films at the Centre Pompidou, local audiences get […] Home Film Global Feb 16, 2026 10:45pm PT The Baltics Biz Hits France Amid ‘Growing Curiosity’ Toward the Region: ‘We Are Stronger Together’ CinéBaltique festival, Centre Pompidou and the first France Baltic Film Meetings spotlight Baltic filmmakers. By Marta Balaga Plus Icon Marta Balaga Latest Director Hanna Bergholm and Star Seidi Haarla Talk Berlinale Shocker ‘Nightborn’: ‘We Were Dead Serious While Making It’ 2 days ago The Rich Fall in Anke Blondé’s Berlin Competitioin Drama ’Dust’ But Today’s Reality Is ‘Much More Absurd’ 3 days ago In Johnny Flynn, John C. Reilly Starrer ‘A Prayer for the Dying,’ Dara Van Dusen Takes on Epidemics, Wildfires and Immigrants That ‘Built’ the U.S. 4 days ago See All Courtesy of Stellar Film France is ready for the Baltics, and the rest of the world may follow suit. From CinéBaltique festival in Paris, dedicated to Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian films — and including a tribute to Estonian filmmaker Leida Laius — to the nearly three-month program dedicated to Baltic documentary films at the Centre Pompidou, local audiences get to discover films that haven’t always been in the spotlight. Related Stories If They Gave Grammys for Live Shows, the AmericanaFest Salute to Neil Young at the Troubadour Would Be a Contender: Concert Review

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