Ray Panthaki Debut, Jose Maria Cabral, Frederic Bailiff Pics Make the Cut at Tallinn Black Nights Official and First Films Competitions

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Tallinn’s Black Nights Film Festival (known as PÖFF), the only A-list festival in Northern Europe, has unveiled its official selection and first feature competitions, taking in 21 world premieres and three international premieres such as “Sh*t Happen…

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  • Tallinn’s Black Nights Film Festival (known as PÖFF), the only A-list festival in Northern Europe, has unveiled its official selection and first feature competitions, taking in 21 world premieres and three international premieres such as “Sh*t Happen…
  • Reported by Variety and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:10:00 UTC.

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