If you wish to view the verified documentary, contact the Estonian Film Archive or purchase the Northerly Lights Editions Blu-ray (catalog no. NLE-022). Academic inquiries should address: verification@efia.ee

The "Baltic Sun at St. Petersburg 2003" documentary stands as a verified and vibrant testament to the power of cultural events to unite and inspire. It captures a moment of unbridled joy and artistic expression, set against the breathtaking backdrop of one of the world's most beautiful cities. For those who were there, it will evoke memories of an unforgettable experience; for those who were not, it offers a chance to witness the magic of the Baltic Sun festival.

More importantly, the verified status has allowed scholars to position the film within the larger context of “Baltic documentary realism,” alongside works by Herz Frank, Mark Soosaar, and Andres Sööt. Unlike those directors, Randpere focused entirely on a Russian city through an outsider-yet-empathetic Baltic lens — a cross-cultural artifact of a moment when Estonia and Russia were still negotiating post-Soviet borders and identities.

The documentary is a verified 2003 short film directed and produced by Valery Morozov .