Public Programme
The Baltic Sea Docs 2025 public programme offers a diverse selection of documentary films reflecting contemporary stories and current affairs. During the festival, audiences will enjoy films that tell stories about people's lives, social issues, and cultural diversity in the Baltic region and beyond.
All films are screened with subtitles in Latvian and English. For detailed information about screening times and tickets, see below.
Ever Since I Knew Myself
Ever Since I Knew Myself
The director explores her identity and gender, documenting her personal journey. An intimate and captivating film about self-acceptance and the courage to be authentic in a society that isn't always ready to understand.
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Life Is Beautiful
Life Is Beautiful
Amid the horrors of war, a filmmaker discovers humanity's ability to maintain hope and beauty even in the most difficult situations. A moving testament to the spirit of survival and the power of love.
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Intercepted
Intercepted
Using intercepted phone calls, the film reveals the true face of war through the relationships between Russian soldiers and their families. A shocking and painful testimony to the human cost of conflict.
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Balomania
Balomania
A portrait of fan culture in football, exploring passion and identity in the sports world. The film dives deeper than games, revealing human stories and emotions that form the football phenomenon.
Agent of Happiness
Agent of Happiness
In Bhutan, a country that measures Gross National Happiness, a government agent surveys citizens' happiness levels. A philosophical and humorous exploration of what it means to be happy in the modern world.
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Eternal You
Eternal You
AI technology allows families to "chat" with deceased loved ones. A haunting and moving story about grief culture in the digital age and our unwillingness to let go.
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Alreadymade
Alreadymade
A satire of the art world exploring questions of originality and authenticity in the contemporary art market. An ironic look at how artworks are created, valued, and sold.
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Hollywoodgate
Hollywoodgate
An exclusive look at Afghanistan after the US military withdrawal, filmed from the Taliban perspective. A complex and provocative portrait of regime change and its consequences.