International program

The international program of the Northern Lights Film Festival 10th anniversary, presented under the slogan "Back to the Roots", features fifteen films from Scandinavian and Baltic countries in which the directors explore cultural, genre, and personal origins. Referencing regional myths, natural motifs, national traumas, their own creative foundations, and even the origins of all living things, these films strive to understand what it means to remain true to one’s roots in an ever-changing world.

The international program of the Northern Lights Film Festival 10th anniversary, presented under the slogan "Back to the Roots", features fifteen films from Scandinavian and Baltic countries in which the directors explore cultural, genre, and personal origins. Referencing regional myths, natural motifs, national traumas, their own creative foundations, and even the origins of all living things, these films strive to understand what it means to remain true to one’s roots in an ever-changing world.

International Debut Competition

For the second year in a row, the Northern Lights Film Festival is holding an international competition for debut films. This time, it features seven films by directors from Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Latvia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Shot in a variety of formats—from gonzo-documentaries to teen dramedies—they offer a fresh perspective on social issues, family relationships, art, and coming of age. Most of the films presented in the competition have been recognized with awards and nominations at major festivals: Venice International Film Festival, Locarno, CPH:DOX, and Göteborg Film Festival.

International Debut Competition

For the second year in a row, the Northern Lights Film Festival is holding an international competition for debut films. This time, it features seven films by directors from Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Latvia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Shot in a variety of formats—from gonzo-documentaries to teen dramedies—they offer a fresh perspective on social issues, family relationships, art, and coming of age. Most of the films presented in the competition have been recognized with awards and nominations at major festivals: Venice International Film Festival, Locarno, CPH:DOX, and Göteborg Film Festival.