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'
Someone You Love (2014)
6.4/10
Director: Pernille Fischer Christensen
Starring: Mikael Persbrandt, Trine Dyrholm, Birgitte Hjort Sorensen
World famous singer-songwriter Thomas Jacob lives in Los Angeles. He is a successful man with a lot of burned bridges. After years abroad Thomas trave... Read more
Force Majeure (2014)
7.3/10
Director: Ruben Östlund
Starring: Clara Wettergren, Johannes Kuhnke, Lisa Loven Kongsli, Kristofer Hivju, Fanni Me...
Cannes observers were stunned that this provocative and improbably entertaining new film by Swedish director Ruben Östlund wasn't selected for competi... Read more
In Order of Disappearance (2014)
7.2/10
Director: Hans Petter Moland
Starring: Bruno Ganz, Stellan Skarsgard, Birgitte Hjort Sorensen, Kristofer Hivju
Nils snow ploughs the wild winter mountains of Norway, and is recently awarded Citizen of the Year. When his son is murdered for something he did not... Read more
When Animals Dream (2014)
5.8/10
Director: Jonas Alexander Arnby
Starring: Sonja Richter, Jakob Oftebro, Lars Mikkelsen, Sonia Suhl
Scandinavian superstars Lars Mikkelsen (THE KILLING) and Sonja Richter (THE KEEPER OF LOST CAUSES) star with astonishing new talent Sonia Suhl in WHEN... Read more
The Legacy: Series 1 (2014)
7.7/10
Starring: Trine Dyrholm, Jesper Christensen, Marie Bach Hansen, Carsten Bjornlund, Mikkel...
Aka "Arvingerne". "The Legacy" is a modern family portrait. The series plays out at the legendary manor Grønnegaard, southern Funen, where the interna... 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
The Hour Of The Lynx (2013)
6.1/10
Director: Soren Kragh-Jacobsen
Starring: Sofie Grabol, Soren Malling, Borje Ahlstedt
Helen, who is a priest, is approached by scientist Lisbeth with a desperate plea for help. A young man, who has been sent to a high security psychiatr... Read more
Dicte (2013)
7.2/10
Starring: Iben Hjejle, Dar Salim, Lars Ranthe, Lars Brygmann
Dicte is a dedicated reporter and refuses to give up before she has her story. Her stubborness gives her problems immediately with the policeman John... Read more
A Thousand Times Good Night (2013)
Director: Erik Poppe
Starring: Juliette Binoche, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Larry Mullen Jr, Maria Doyle Kennedy
A Thousand Times Good Night is an Irish-Norwegian produced English language 2013 drama film directed by Erik Poppe, and starring Juliette Binoche, Nik... Read more
Heart of a Lion (2013)
7/10
Director: Dome Karukoski
Starring: Peter Franzen, Laura Birn, Jasper Paakkonen, Yusufa Sidibeh
Teppo meets and falls in love with the beautiful blonde Sari. But this is to be no ordinary love affair. Teppo is a central figure in a neo-Nazi group... Read more