Scandinavian Cinema
'Scandinavian' is an Alice grouping which includes Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark and Iceland. To find films from one of these countries specifically use the 'By Country' link on the left hand menu.
From the sublime to the ridiculous; from Bergman to Lars von Trier, there is something in this section for everyone.
Films from this region are often deeply personal and have a brutal honesty about them. Characters are often deeply flawed or troubled but not judged. The Dogme 95 collective (founded by Lars von Trier and Thomas Vinterberg) exemplifies this attitude in their manifesto. Not just the stories but the film-making process itself is absolutely 'no frills'. (Visit www.dogme95.dk for more details.)
Other notables in this section include the quirky Finlander, Aki Kaurismaki, Fridrik Thor Fridrikkson from Iceland and Norwegian, Erik Skjoldjaerg.
Pictured: "It's one of the most delicious parts I've ever played. I've never been such a bastard before." Stellan Skaarsgard on his role in the rivetting 'Zero Kelvin'
The Bridge: Series 1 (2011)
8.6/10
Starring: Kim Bodnia, Sofia Helin
A woman's body is dumped in the middle of the Oresund Bridge - right on the border between Sweden and Denmark. What at first looks like one murder, tu... Read more
The Bridge: Series 2 (2013)
7.6/10
Starring: Kim Bodnia, Sofia Helin
An old tanker veers off course, heading straight for the Øresund Bridge, the scene of the now-infamous crime that first united detectives Saga Norén (... Read more
The Bridge: Series 3 (2015)
6.7/10
Director: Various
Starring: Kim Bodnia, Sofia Helin, Sarah Boberg, Puk Scharbau, Lars Simonsen
13 months later Saga Norén is still working at Malmö County Police, but she misses her only friend Martin Rohde who is serving a ten year prison sente... Read more
The Bridge: Series 4 (2018)
8.2/10
Starring: Kim Bodnia, Sofia Helin, Sarah Boberg, Puk Scharbau
Set two years after the conclusion of Series 3; Saga Norén is released from prison, while Henrik Sabroe investigates the murder of the director genera... Read more
The County (2019)
7.6/10
Director: Grimur Hakonarson
A widowed farmer begins a new life on her own terms by fighting against corruption and injustice in her community. Read more
The Eagle - A Crime Odyssey: Volume 1 (2006)
Starring: Jens Albinus
As international terrorism and organised crime become more and more intertwined, Western nations face a growing threat to their security. In Denmark,... Read more
The Five Obstructions (2003)
7.5/10
Director: Lars von Trier, Jorgen Leth
Starring: Jorgen Leth, Lars Von Trier, Jacqueline Arenal, Daniel Hernandez Rodriguez, Patr...
Idiosyncratic director Lars von Trier has pulled out all the stops in this virtually unclassifiable film as he challenges his mentor, director Jorgen... Read more
The Girl King (2015)
5.9/10
Director: Mika Kaurismaki
Starring: Hippolyte Girardot, Patrick Bauchau, Michael Nyqvist, Martina Gedeck, Peter Lohm...
The Girl King paints a portrait of the brilliant, extravagant Kristina of Sweden, queen from age six, who fights the conservative forces that are agai... Read more
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest (2009)
Director: Daniel Alfredson
Starring: Michael Nyqvist, Noomi Rapace, Annika Hallin
With a seriously wounded Lisbeth (Noomi Rapace) hospitalized and facing murder charges following the events of "The Girl Who Played with Fire," journa... Read more
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest: Extended Version (2009)
Director: Daniel Alfredson
Starring: Michael Nyqvist, Lena Endre, Noomi Rapace, Annika Hallin
With a seriously wounded Lisbeth (Noomi Rapace) hospitalized and facing murder charges following the events of "The Girl Who Played with Fire," journa... Read more