Scandinavian Films
The best links and resources to films from Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. From Ingmar Bergman to Lars van Trier.
The Seventh Seal
Widely considered to be one of Ingmar Bergman's best film, "The Seventh Seal" (1957) tells the journey of a medieval knight (Max von Sydow) across a plague-ridden landscape, where he is challenged by Death to a game of chess.
Widely considered to be one of Ingmar Bergman's best film, "The Seventh Seal" (1957) tells the journey of a medieval knight (Max von Sydow) across a plague-ridden landscape, where he is challenged by Death to a game of chess.
Black Book
Paul Verhoeven's "Black Book," which did big business in Holland and arrives here with the cachet of an acclaimed foreign film about the Holocaust, would be plain-old kitsch if it didn’t cash in on the suffering of millions to get its low-brow action-adventure kicks.
Paul Verhoeven's "Black Book," which did big business in Holland and arrives here with the cachet of an acclaimed foreign film about the Holocaust, would be plain-old kitsch if it didn’t cash in on the suffering of millions to get its low-brow action-adventure kicks.
Lights in the Dusk - A Film By Aki Kaurismaki
Aki Kaurismäki's Lights in the Dusk concludes the trilogy began by Drifting Clouds and The Man Without a Past. The film opens in NY on June 13th, 2007.
Aki Kaurismäki's Lights in the Dusk concludes the trilogy began by Drifting Clouds and The Man Without a Past. The film opens in NY on June 13th, 2007.
After the Wedding
Susanne Bier's Oscar-nominated film tells the story of a Jacob, a Danish man who after a twenty year absence, returns home to receive funds for the orphanage in India he runs. Many secrets await him. Wonderful, rich, human performances by Mads Mikkelsen (“Casino Royale”), Rolf Lassgård and Sidse Babett Knudsen. THe film opens March 30, 2007.
Susanne Bier's Oscar-nominated film tells the story of a Jacob, a Danish man who after a twenty year absence, returns home to receive funds for the orphanage in India he runs. Many secrets await him. Wonderful, rich, human performances by Mads Mikkelsen (“Casino Royale”), Rolf Lassgård and Sidse Babett Knudsen. THe film opens March 30, 2007.
Manderlay
With the second part of his US trilogy, Lars Von Trier's "Manderlay" returns to the story of the tragic American martyr. Dallas Bryce Howard replaces Nicole Kidman in the role of Grace, continuing the saga of the long suffering woman, this time on a Southern plantation.
With the second part of his US trilogy, Lars Von Trier's "Manderlay" returns to the story of the tragic American martyr. Dallas Bryce Howard replaces Nicole Kidman in the role of Grace, continuing the saga of the long suffering woman, this time on a Southern plantation.
Brothers - Review
In Suzanne Bier's melodrama "Brothers," a broken soldier returns from engagement in Afghanistan to find that nothing is the same. Connie Nielson (Gladiator, Demonlover) makes her Danish feature debut.
In Suzanne Bier's melodrama "Brothers," a broken soldier returns from engagement in Afghanistan to find that nothing is the same. Connie Nielson (Gladiator, Demonlover) makes her Danish feature debut.
The Man Without a Past - Review
Aki Kaurismäki's "The Man Without a Past"
Aki Kaurismäki's "The Man Without a Past"
Before The Storm
Profoundly unsettling, exceedingly well acted, and crowned with a breathtaking climax.
Profoundly unsettling, exceedingly well acted, and crowned with a breathtaking climax.
Breaking the Waves
This movie made me cry and cry and cry. Written and directed by Lars Von Trier. Academy award nominated Emily Watson was amazing in this film.
This movie made me cry and cry and cry. Written and directed by Lars Von Trier. Academy award nominated Emily Watson was amazing in this film.
The Celebration
Watch this film and feel grateful for your family. Thomas Vinterberg's film won the Jury Prize at Cannes in 1998. The first film made under the rule of Dogme 95.
Watch this film and feel grateful for your family. Thomas Vinterberg's film won the Jury Prize at Cannes in 1998. The first film made under the rule of Dogme 95.
Dancer in the Dark
Lars Von Trier's musical starring Bjork won the prestigious Palme d'Or at Cannes 2000.
Lars Von Trier's musical starring Bjork won the prestigious Palme d'Or at Cannes 2000.
Dogville
Lars Von Trier's new film is a work of genius. Nicole Kidman leads the illustrious cast in the volatile tale of American goodwill and greed by one of the world's most adventurous directors.
Lars Von Trier's new film is a work of genius. Nicole Kidman leads the illustrious cast in the volatile tale of American goodwill and greed by one of the world's most adventurous directors.
Everybody's Famous
This quirky and touching Dutch comedy, one of the 2001 Academy Awards nominees for Best Foreign Film, is one of the funniest movies of the year.
This quirky and touching Dutch comedy, one of the 2001 Academy Awards nominees for Best Foreign Film, is one of the funniest movies of the year.
The Idiots
Lars Von Trier is back. This film took two years to make it to the States after its premiere at Cannes.
Lars Von Trier is back. This film took two years to make it to the States after its premiere at Cannes.
Insomnia
The official site for this Norwegian film, starring Stellan Skarsgård and directed by Erik Skjoldbjærg.
The official site for this Norwegian film, starring Stellan Skarsgård and directed by Erik Skjoldbjærg.
Italian For Beginners
Lone Scherfig's Dogme film is an unlikely success: a romantic comedy from Denmark, filmed with handheld cameras and without swelling theme music. The result is an honest and touching film.
Lone Scherfig's Dogme film is an unlikely success: a romantic comedy from Denmark, filmed with handheld cameras and without swelling theme music. The result is an honest and touching film.
Kitchen Stories
Inspired by a 1950s study in Sweden about the daily lives of housewives, Bent Hamer's Danish comedy focuses on a fictional analysis of single men, in which scientists attempt to watch their subjects without interacting with them.
Inspired by a 1950s study in Sweden about the daily lives of housewives, Bent Hamer's Danish comedy focuses on a fictional analysis of single men, in which scientists attempt to watch their subjects without interacting with them.
Lilya 4-Ever
Lukas Moodyson, whose "Together" was the best and warmest film of 2000, is back -- with one of the most depressing movies ever made.
Lukas Moodyson, whose "Together" was the best and warmest film of 2000, is back -- with one of the most depressing movies ever made.
The Man Without a Past
Aki Kaurismäki delivers a marvelously droll film that's as quiet as it is touching, funny, and sweet.
Aki Kaurismäki delivers a marvelously droll film that's as quiet as it is touching, funny, and sweet.
My Life As A Dog
Before Swedish director Lasse Hallström got lost in Hollywood, he struck a true chord with the 1986 classic about a sensitive boy who likes to compare himself to Russian space dog Laika.
Before Swedish director Lasse Hallström got lost in Hollywood, he struck a true chord with the 1986 classic about a sensitive boy who likes to compare himself to Russian space dog Laika.
Mifune
Norwegian director/screenwriter Soren Kragh-Jacobsen uses the natural filmmaking method to make Dogme's first comedy.
Norwegian director/screenwriter Soren Kragh-Jacobsen uses the natural filmmaking method to make Dogme's first comedy.
Slim Susie
Ulf Malmros' hip, dark crime comedy from Sweden "Slim Susie" is out on DVD. When beauty queen Susie disappears from her small town, her older brother returns from Stockholm to discover the whereabouts of his sweet little sister.
Ulf Malmros' hip, dark crime comedy from Sweden "Slim Susie" is out on DVD. When beauty queen Susie disappears from her small town, her older brother returns from Stockholm to discover the whereabouts of his sweet little sister.
Together
Restore your faith in humanity with "Together," a wonderfully warm and colorful look at a Swedish hippie commune.
Restore your faith in humanity with "Together," a wonderfully warm and colorful look at a Swedish hippie commune.
Under the Sun
Directed by Colin Nutley, this film was nominated for Best Foreign Film at the 1999 Academy Awards.
Directed by Colin Nutley, this film was nominated for Best Foreign Film at the 1999 Academy Awards.