Get ready for a festive Nordic horror comedy with There’s Something in the Barn

There’s Something in the Barn is out in selected cinema and digital on demand any and we are so excited for you to get to witness this totally bonkers and fun Christmas movie with a horror twist! Nordic Watchlist first … Continue reading Get ready for a festive Nordic horror comedy with There’s Something in the Barn

The two leads from Aki Kaurismäki’s romantic Finnish fairytale ‘Fallen Leaves’ speak to us ahead of MUBI release

I have a confession. I was not familiar with the work of Aki Kaurismäki, a Finnish director of legendary status. I certainly am now, as his 40th feature ‘Fallen Leaves‘ comes to UK cinemas in December (thanks to the wonderful … Continue reading The two leads from Aki Kaurismäki’s romantic Finnish fairytale ‘Fallen Leaves’ speak to us ahead of MUBI release

Award-winning Norwegian ‘Kids in Crime’ director Kenneth Karlstad talks to Nordic Watchlist about the chaotic coming-of-age series

The Kids in Crime TV series has been leaving a trail of destruction in the Norwegian TV Awards circuit. Having picked up an award at the beginning of the year at Goteborg, the series has been going from strength to … Continue reading Award-winning Norwegian ‘Kids in Crime’ director Kenneth Karlstad talks to Nordic Watchlist about the chaotic coming-of-age series

LIFF: ‘Paradise is Burning’ director Mika Gustafson discusses her award-winning first feature along with co-creator Alex Öhrstrand

In a recent interview Nordic Watchlist spoke to the creators of Paradise is Burning, Mika Gustafson and Alexander Öhrstrand, who shared their journey of bringing this unique project to life. The story of Paradise is Burning began with the discovery … Continue reading LIFF: ‘Paradise is Burning’ director Mika Gustafson discusses her award-winning first feature along with co-creator Alex Öhrstrand

LIFF: ‘Shame on Dry Land’ director Axel Petersén discusses his Malta-set drama featuring Joel Spira and a thrilling score

Axel Petersén’s Shame on Dry Land had its premiere at Toronto Film Festival, before heading over the sea to land at London International Film Festival. The film sees a mysterious former fraudster named Dimman wash up in Malta where an … Continue reading LIFF: ‘Shame on Dry Land’ director Axel Petersén discusses his Malta-set drama featuring Joel Spira and a thrilling score

LIFF: Director Caroline Ingvarsson discusses her psychological thriller film ‘Unmoored’

Unmoored had its premiere at the BFI London International Film Festival last week. The film is an adaptation from the Hakan Nesser novel ‘The Living and the Dead’ which has been brought to the screen by Swedish director Caroline Ingvarsson. … Continue reading LIFF: Director Caroline Ingvarsson discusses her psychological thriller film ‘Unmoored’

Fares Fares discusses directorial debut ‘A Day and a Half’ – Swedish thriller out now on Netflix

Fares Fares is a well-known star to many – his back catalogue of appearances is wide ranging and diverse. He was in the early Department Q series where he played Assad, starring alongside Nikolaj Lie Kaas’ character Carl Mørck. He … Continue reading Fares Fares discusses directorial debut ‘A Day and a Half’ – Swedish thriller out now on Netflix

Director of new Finnish film ‘Four Little Adults’ discusses her comedy drama about love, infidelity and polyamory

Back in March we had the pleasure of speaking with the talented Finnish director, Selma Vilhunen. With a diverse range of projects under her belt, including both fiction and documentary films, Vilhunen has captivated audiences with her ability to delve … Continue reading Director of new Finnish film ‘Four Little Adults’ discusses her comedy drama about love, infidelity and polyamory

Danish director William Sehested Høeg premieres ‘suspense comedy’ The Complaint

Danish director William Sehested Høeg is an exciting new talent who premieres his new short film ‘The Complaint’ this week. The film features a fantastic cast including the likes of Simon Sears (Shorta), Natalie Madueño (Those Who Kill), Dulfi Al-Jabouri … Continue reading Danish director William Sehested Høeg premieres ‘suspense comedy’ The Complaint