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 Killing: Series 1 (2007)
7.6/10
Director: Birger Larsen
Starring: Sofie Grabol, Soren Malling
A.k.a. "Forbrydelsen". Acclaimed as one of the finest murder investigation series ever produced, The Killing is a riveting Danish TV thriller that tri... Read more
Leningrad Cowboys: Total Balalaika Show (1993)
7/10
Director: Aki Kaurismaki
Finland's Leningrad Cowboys meet the ex-Red Army Choir in this inspired documentary. The Cowboys (a comedy group) claim to be the world's worst rock a... Read more
A Ship Bound for India (1947)
6.6/10
Director: Ingmar Bergman
Starring: Birger Malmsten, Anna Lindahl, Gertrud Fridh, Holger Lowenadler
When Johannes Blom (Birger Malmsten) returns home after seven years at sea, he finds his former sweetheart despondent. Johannes had first met Sally (G... Read more
Face To Face (1976)
7.7/10
Director: Ingmar Bergman
Starring: Liv Ullmann, Erland Josephson, Gunnar Bjornstrand
A sensitive exploration of the tragic irony of the psychiatrist suffering with mental illness. Dr. Jenny Isaksson is a psychiatrist married to another... Read more
Acquitted: Series 2 (2016)
7.7/10
Starring: Nicolai Cleve Broch, Lena Endre
After the dust of Season 1's explosive finale has settled, Aksel receives the answer he was looking for so desperately. Finally, his quest for justice... Read more
The Passion of Anna (1970)
7.8/10
Director: Ingmar Bergman
Starring: Max von Sydow, Liv Ullmann, Bibi Andersson, Erland Josephson
A stark, psychological drama from Ingmar Bergman starring Max von Sydow as a former convict living on an isolated island farmhouse who becomes involve... Read more
Dead Snow 2: Red vs Dead (2014)
6.9/10
Director: Tommy Wirkola
Starring: Martin Starr, Vegar Hoel, Stig Frode Henriksen, Kristoffer Joner, Orjan Gamst, J...
Martin (Vegar Hoel) hasn't had the best vacation. He accidentally killed his girlfriend with an axe. He cut his own arm off with a chainsaw. And his f... Read more
Sebastian Bergman (2010)
Starring: Rolf Lassgard
In two new Nordic Noir thrillers, Rolf Laasgaard, one of Scandinavia's most popular actors (Wallander, False Trail), assumes a powerful new role as Po... Read more
Salamander (2012)
7.6/10
A police inspector investigates the robbery of 66 safe deposit boxes at a private bank in Brussels. Read more
It Rains on Our Love (1946)
6.8/10
Director: Ingmar Bergman
Starring: Birger Malmsten, Barbro Kollberg, Gosta Cederlund
After fortuitously meeting at a train station, David (Birger Malmsten) and Maggi (Barbro Kollberg) fall in love. Pregnant Maggi is unsure of what to d... Read more