“Soviet Milk” by Nora Ikstena: On the consequences of Soviet rule on everyday life in LatviaJune 1, 2026Flavia Stähli reviews Nora Ikstena's "Soviet Milk", a powerful mother-daughter story of family, repression and fragile hope under Soviet rule in Latvia.
Ascribed memories and felines in “Cat on my mind” at the 2026 goEast Festival of Central and Eastern European FilmMay 28, 2026Georgie Archer review "Cat on my Mind", a film about reconstructing other people’s lives through second-hand images, assumptions and imagination.
Butterfly butterfly off you fly… Childhood whimsy in “Colourful Dreams” at the 2026 goEast Festival of Central and Eastern European FilmMay 23, 2026Georgie Archer reviews "Colourful Dreams", a film showing the freedoms of childhood and imagination within life in Soviet Estonia.
Beyond words and into complexity – Human stories at Slavika 2026April 27, 2026Riccardo explores Turin’s Slavika Festival, where Slavic cultures, poetry and politics come together.
Editor’s choice 2025: A round-up of recommendations from the team behind Lossi 36January 5, 2026With the start of the New Year, the Lossi 36 team offers you a list of book, film and music recommendations.
A meditation on endurance through enchantment: “November”December 3, 2025Nadia Ash reviews "November", a film that reminds us of the necessity of enchantment as a means of overcoming suffering.
Packaging patriotism: Kalev chocolate and Estonia’s mythic self-image November 3, 2025Johanna Hurter explores the variety of Kalev chocolates and how their packaging helps assert Estonian identity.
Art, politics, and everything in between: “Nijolė” at the 2025 goEast Festival of Central and Eastern European FilmMay 14, 2025Marianna Jaśniak reviews "Nijolė", a minimalist, impressionist narrative on the Lithuanian-Colombian artist Nijolė and her politician son.
The everyday sadness of ageing and regret: “A Postcard from Rome” at the 2025 goEast Festival of Central and Eastern European FilmMay 12, 2025Daniel Jarosak reviews "A Postcard from Rome", an emotional Latvian film looking at the effects of dementia on a loving relationship.
Editor’s choice 2024: A round-up of recommendations from the team behind Lossi 36December 30, 2024The team behind Lossi 36 shares with you their favourite recommendations of books, podcasts, and movies covering all of Lossi's regions.
