While director Elle Márjá Eira’s new screen adaptation for Netflix of Ann-Helen Laestadius’ awarding winning novel Stolen may centre on the oppression of the Sámi people, take away the snowy landscapes and reindeer herds and this is a universal story … Continue reading Stolen on Netflix: A Deep Dive into Sámi Culture and Conflict
This weekend sees the UK cinema release of ‘Tove’, a film about the early life and loves of artist Tove Jansson, creator of probably Finland’s most famous export – the Moomins. Here’s some more about the film and what we … Continue reading Let ‘Tove’ dance into your heart and imagination
The Festival A couple of weeks ago we were back in the digital festival universe, this time checking out a handful of Nordic offerings at Toronto’s Inside Out Festival. Inside Out Festival is Canada’s largest 2SLGBTQ+ film festival and the … Continue reading Swedish thriller Knocking on Inside Out festival’s door
November 4th – 8th saw the 62nd festival of Nordic Film Days Lübeck, northern Germany. The festival recognises feature film, short film, documentaries and more from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and other northern territories. The festival, normally held … Continue reading Winners and highlights at 62nd Nordic Film Festival in Germany
Swedish film ‘Charter’ hit the entertainment news this week as it has been declared as Sweden’s entry to the Oscar’s International Movie selection, and showcased at the recent Nordic Film Days Lübeck in Germany. The movie is directed by Amanda … Continue reading Charter Movie Review