Director Eirik Tveiten Discusses Humour and Nudity in Cinema
How do you hide a microphone on an actor when they aren’t wearing any clothes? We sat down with director Eirik Tveiten to discuss the making of his Oscar-qualified short film, Camping in Paradise.
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Trieste Sci-Fi Festival Unveils Nordic Weirdness: Egghead Republic
Egghead Republic hits the Trieste Science+Fiction Festival. Discover the craziest Nordic sci-fi satire: centaurs, exploitation, and gonzo journalism in an alternate 2004.
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London Film Festival: Emilie Thalund Discusses Weightless
Danish director Emilie Thalund is another Nordic talent to look out for. Her debut film Weightless had its UK premiere at London Film Festival this month, off the back of her winning a prize at the San Sebastián Film Festival. Nordic Watchlist’s Alex and Sarah met with the director in London to discuss her stunning… Continue reading London Film Festival: Emilie Thalund Discusses Weightless
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Danish Cinema Shines: ‘Weightless’ at London Film Festival
Emilie Thalund’s poignant film “Weightless” makes its UK premiere at the London Film Festival, and we’ve got the full review for you.
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Ultras Review: A Journey to the Beating Heart of Football Fandom
In Ultras, director Ragnhild Ekner transforms what could easily be a cacophony of shouting men into a visually intoxicating spectacle of collective passion. The documentary embarks on a journey that subverts expectations, moving beyond mere football obsession to explore the more beautiful, dedicated, and often spiritual prospect of the global Ultras subculture.
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Redoubt Review: John Skoog’s Monochrome Ode to a Cold War Dreamer
John Skoog’s debut feature Redoubt has its UK premiere at this year’s London Film Festival. Inspired by the true story of Karl-Göran Persson, a farm worker in southern Sweden who, at the height of the Cold War, began fortifying his home with scrap metal to prepare for a war that never came, the film is… Continue reading Redoubt Review: John Skoog’s Monochrome Ode to a Cold War Dreamer
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Exploring Nordic Cinema at Hebrides International Film Festival
The Hebrides International Film Festival is in full swing now and Nordic Watchlist got the opportunity to have a quick catch-up with the festival’s director Murial Ann about its connections to all things Nordic and some of the films selections she has at the festival.
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Mattias Skoglund unveils ‘The Home’ as it premiers at SXSW Festival
As SXSW gears up for its highly anticipated film premieres, Swedish director Mattias J. Skoglund is preparing to unveil his latest psychological horror, The Home. Speaking to Nordic Watchlist over Zoom from Austin, Texas, just days before the film’s debut, Skoglund reflects on the eerie, deeply personal story he has brought to the screen. The… Continue reading Mattias Skoglund unveils ‘The Home’ as it premiers at SXSW Festival
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Electric Child – Film Review from Glasgow Film Festival
Elliott Crosset Hove reunites with fellow Danish star Sandra Guldberg Kampp in Electric Child. Hove and Kampp previously worked together in the fantastic Wildland, and he would later re-team with director Hlynur Pálmason for the Icelandic epic Godland. Electric Child is directed by Swiss filmmaker Simon Jaquemet and follows Sonny (played by Hove) and his… Continue reading Electric Child – Film Review from Glasgow Film Festival
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The Swedish Torpedo – Film Review from Glasgow Film Festival
Frida Kempff’s breathtaking biopic of Swedish swimming sensation, Sally Bauer, opens with failure. Bauer (Josefin Neldén) is gasping for air; we can almost feel the ache in her arms as she struggles to keep her head above the water. She is pulled onto the deck of a small boat. Her eyes are swollen, she is… Continue reading The Swedish Torpedo – Film Review from Glasgow Film Festival
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Mr. K – Film Review from Glasgow Film Festival 2025
Usually, when a film makes you want to visit the location in which it was shot, it implies sunny Mediterranean coastlines or dramatic, isolated scenery. But a decaying, pulsating hotel that won’t let you leave? Surely, that’s the stuff of nightmares. And yet, Oslo-born director Tallulah Hazekamp Schwab draws you into the eccentric and absurd… Continue reading Mr. K – Film Review from Glasgow Film Festival 2025
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5 Nordic Films to Watch at Glasgow Film Festival 2025
The Glasgow Film Festival enjoys its twenty-first birthday this year, opening on February 26 and running until March 9. The festival continues to grow, annually, with audience numbers on the rise and a host of international stars walking the red carpet. Alongside Gala Screenings, Special Events, Country Focus and the Audience Award (won, last year,… Continue reading 5 Nordic Films to Watch at Glasgow Film Festival 2025
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Home Sweet Home – Film Review
On paper, Frelle Petersen’s Home Sweet Home might not seem as engaging as it sounds—but its nearly two-hour runtime unfolds into a compelling and deeply affecting experience, thanks in large part to an outstanding performance from lead actress Jette Søndergaard. Jette plays Sofie, a carer to the elderly, and we are introduced to her from… Continue reading Home Sweet Home – Film Review
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Dag Johan Haugerud’s Film ‘Sex’: Exploring Sexuality and Identity
Back in October, Dag Johan Haugerud’s film, ‘Sex’, had its premiere at the BFI London Film Festival. It was the first time one of his films had been screened in the UK despite his previous film Barn (Beware The Children) winning awards in his native country of Norway. Since the screening, the director has gone… Continue reading Dag Johan Haugerud’s Film ‘Sex’: Exploring Sexuality and Identity
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My Eternal Summer – Director Sylvia Le Fanu discusses her beautiful debut film based on personal loss
My Eternal Summer is director Sylvia Le Fanu’s beautiful debut feature, which had its premiere at the San Sebastián Film Festival, and is now screening at the London International Film Festival. It’s competing in the ‘First Feature Competition’ and those covering the festival can catch the film on the exclusive player. This film is a… Continue reading My Eternal Summer – Director Sylvia Le Fanu discusses her beautiful debut film based on personal loss
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When The Light Breaks – Review from London Film Festival
When The Light Breaks opens with a shot of student Una (Elín Hall) staring at a stunning sunset while stoned and sharing a romantic moment with her boyfriend Diddi (Baldur Einarsson), “I’m tired of this secrecy” she says. Diddi makes a promise as the pair walk home with the sun setting behind them over the… Continue reading When The Light Breaks – Review from London Film Festival
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EXCLUSIVE: Armand – Film Review & Guest Post
Nordic Watchlist has been very lucky to team up with Cinema Perspective writer Garry Arnot. Garry has been writing for Cinema Perspective since 2013 and you will regularly see his quotes on films, reviews, and interviews (his most recent being with The Outrun star Saoirse Ronan and director Nora Fingscheidt). Most recently Garry was at… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: Armand – Film Review & Guest Post
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The Echoes of Lost Identity: A Review of the Skolt Sámi Film Je’vida
Who am I, where do I come from? It is the most fundamental of questions but one, that for many, doesn’t have a straightforward answer. For members of Finlands’ Skolt Sámi community, it is not only a fundamental question but a painfully traumatic one. In the first-ever Skolt Sámi dialect film Je’vida, writer and director… Continue reading The Echoes of Lost Identity: A Review of the Skolt Sámi Film Je’vida
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WOACA (Women Of A Certain Age) – starring Sidse Babett Knudsen
Amy and Chantal are both Canadian nationals and are the creators and hosts of The Borgen Podcast. Amy is currently residing in and records the podcast from Istanbul, Turkey, and Chantal is currently residing in and records the podcast from Toronto, Canada. For the first time since pre-pandemic, I (Chantal) returned to the Toronto International… Continue reading WOACA (Women Of A Certain Age) – starring Sidse Babett Knudsen
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Raindance Film Festival Nordic Film Reviews
In his first article with Nordic Watchlist, we welcome Tim Collison who reviews two Nordic films at the recent Raindance Film Festival. Raindance Film Festival Nordic Film Reviews Raindance, the UK’s largest indie film festival, returned to London this year with a full line up of cinematic goodies. Celebrating its 31st year, the festival featured… Continue reading Raindance Film Festival Nordic Film Reviews
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