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Scandinavian Directors
Don't overlook films from Scandanavia. Lars von Trier won the Palme D'or at Cannes for the musical "Dancing in the Dark." Plus legendary director Ingmar Bergman, and Lasse Hallstrom who achieved critical and popular success in the US for "Cider House Rules."
Ingmar Bergman
Ingmar Bergman's official site is a thorough resource on the Swedish master: deep info on his films, his stage productions, his writing, a timeline, and "Ingmar Bergman's Universe."
Ingmar Bergman
An excellent site about this legendary director (Wild Strawberries, The Seventh Seal, Fanny and Alexander).
Fridrik Thor Fridriksson
Indiewire interviews Fridrik Thor Fridriksson after the release of "Devil's Island."
Lasse Hallstrom
This Swedish director broke my heart with My Life as a Dog. Now it's America and The Cider House Rules.
Aki Kaurismaki
Aki Kaurismaki has long been one of my favories. Now the Finnish director and his brother are honored by this excellent site.
Thomas Vinterberg
Denmark's director Thomas Vinterberg delves into "The Celebration."