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Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 2026

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Julián (Country: Canada, Denmark, Ireland, Luxembourg; Year: 2026; Director: Louise Bagnall; Writer: Juliany Taveras; Stars: Knyght Darius Jack, Milcania Diaz-Rojas, Zariah Georgia Ellis, Emma So, Avery Star Pryce Tibayan, Kim Roberts, Stephanie Herrera, Yanna McIntosh, Manuel Rodriguez-Saenz, Naomi Díaz, Lisa-Kaindé Diaz)
A young boy goes to spend the summer in Brooklyn with his grandma, where he dreams of being a mermaid.
See: Louise Bagnall on bringing animation Julián to vibrant, colourful life
Papaya (Country: Brazil; Year: 2025; Director: Priscilla Kellen; Writer: Priscilla Kellen; Stars: Tulipa Ruiz, Aretha Garcia, Maria Vitória Garcia)
Papaya, a tiny seed in the Amazon rainforest who is passionate about flying, must keep moving to avoid taking root. But when she discovers the power of her roots, it triggers a revolution that transforms her world and fulfils her dreams in an unexpected way.
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