Unlike major BBC or National Geographic productions, Baltic Sun at St Petersburg was an independent co-production between and Faama Film (Estonia) . The original 2003 distribution deal collapsed due to disagreements over royalties regarding the soundtrack (which features unlicensed recordings of the Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra).
In 2003, St. Petersburg, the cultural capital of Russia, played host to the Baltic Sun project, a unique musical event that showcased the talents of musicians from the Baltic region. The project was a celebration of the region's rich cultural heritage, featuring a diverse range of musical styles, from traditional folk to modern rock. baltic sun at st petersburg 2003 documentary upd
The 2003 documentary intersperses three narrative threads: Unlike major BBC or National Geographic productions, Baltic
Status Report on the "Baltic Sun" Incident and Documentary Record (St. Petersburg, 2003) the cultural capital of Russia