Sidse Babett Knudsen talks about her role in new period comedy ‘Ehrengard: The Art of Seduction’ – out now on Netflix
Sidse Babett Knudsen is perhaps one of Denmark’s most recognisable and versatile actors, especially since her iconic lead role in the BAFTA-winning television series Borgen. From ‘the castle’ of Danish parliament to a castle in the fantasy world of Babenhausen, Sidse’s latest role in the whimsical Netflix feature ‘Ehrengard: The Art of Seducation’ is a little… Continue reading Sidse Babett Knudsen talks about her role in new period comedy ‘Ehrengard: The Art of Seduction’ – out now on Netflix
Actor Alice Bier Zandén tells us about her breakout role as ‘Ehrengard’ in new Danish Netflix fairytale comedy
As Alice Bier Zandén joins our early morning call from Denmark, she’s just enjoyed coffee and pastries. Instantly we hit it off discussing our love of sweet baked goods. Aside from that, we’re also disussing a new Netflix feature film comedy that has just been released called ‘Ehrengard: the Art of Seduction’, in which Alice… Continue reading Actor Alice Bier Zandén tells us about her breakout role as ‘Ehrengard’ in new Danish Netflix fairytale comedy
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 played a key role in the brilliant first season of Partisan, appeared in the first… Continue reading Fares Fares discusses directorial debut ‘A Day and a Half’ – Swedish thriller out now on Netflix
Alma Pöysti and Alexej Manvelov discuss starring as troubled couple in Swedish Netflix thriller ‘A Day and a Half’
The eagerly anticipated new Netflix feature A Day and A Half hits our screens this weekend, 1st September! We spoke to the film’s two leads stars – as well as the film’s director Fares Fares, who also wrote the film and co-stars with the pair. A Day and a Half follows Artan, played by Alexej… Continue reading Alma Pöysti and Alexej Manvelov discuss starring as troubled couple in Swedish Netflix thriller ‘A Day and a Half’
Netflix’s Ragnarok star Jonas Strand Gravli discusses the series’ final season
Jonas Strand Gravli has been one of many stand-out performances in the hugely popular Norwegian Netflix series Ragnarok. Alex from Nordic Watchlist spoke to the star about the new series, his character Laurits, and coming to terms with the end of the show. Perhaps it is worth warning everyone now that there might be spoilers… Continue reading Netflix’s Ragnarok star Jonas Strand Gravli discusses the series’ final season
Kreeta Salminen stars in new series Enemy of the People on Walter Presents
Alex spoke to Finnish actress Kreeta Salminen, star of Walter Presents new series Enemy of the People. The series aired in the UK at the beginning of August and has already proved to be a hit. Nordic Watchlist: Let us start off by finding out more about the character you play in Enemy of the… Continue reading Kreeta Salminen stars in new series Enemy of the People on Walter Presents
Danish star Ulrich Thomsen talks to Nordic Watchlist about TV series Trom and his up-coming film roles
Danish star Ulrich Thomsen is something of a household name when it comes to Nordic film – but we first discovered the Danish star as Kai Proctor in the seriously underrated American series Banshee, which remains something of a cult classic TV series which is well worth seeking out. Ulrich’s name crops up whenever we… Continue reading Danish star Ulrich Thomsen talks to Nordic Watchlist about TV series Trom and his up-coming film roles
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 (The Investigation), and Mikael Birkkjær (Borgen) – not to mention his sister Emma Sehested Høeg… Continue reading Danish director William Sehested Høeg premieres ‘suspense comedy’ The Complaint
Meet the actors who play the Dance Brothers in Netflix’s fresh first Finnish series
Netflix has released its first ever Finnish series to premiere globally. Dance Brothers was filmed in Helsinki and tells the story of two brothers struggling to make it as professional dancers. To help them with housing and income, they set up their own dance club, which proves popular, until artistic differences and relationship clashes threaten… Continue reading Meet the actors who play the Dance Brothers in Netflix’s fresh first Finnish series
We meet the cast of The Nurse on Netflix – a fascinating new Danish true crime thriller
This chilling new series from the producers of The Chestnut Man, begins with a nurse called Pernille starting a new job in a Danish hospital, where she soon befriends a charming, confident, well-liked colleague called Christina. Pernille starts noticing strange things happening and drama ensue on every shift she shares with Christina. Pernille begins to… Continue reading We meet the cast of The Nurse on Netflix – a fascinating new Danish true crime thriller
Watch short film IN THE SOIL by Danish director Casper Rudolf Emil Kjeldsen
A couple of years ago we reported on and spoke to the star of award winning short In The Soil – the film featured the excellent Sandra Guldberg Kampp and was selected for Cannes Film Festival. Last week the film’s director got in touch to saw that the film was now officially available to watch… Continue reading Watch short film IN THE SOIL by Danish director Casper Rudolf Emil Kjeldsen
Alex Høgh Andersen talks to Nordic Watchlist about his new TV Series
As Alex Høgh Andersen joins his video call with Nordic Watchlist, he’s choosing his background picture, settling everntually on something from outer space. “Howabout this?” He asks. We both agree a sci-fi background is a great option – a genre that he hasn’t found himself in yet having conquered the likes of historical Vikings, world… Continue reading Alex Høgh Andersen talks to Nordic Watchlist about his new TV Series
Star of Norwegian Netflix film ‘Narvik’, Kristine Hartgen enjoyed the adrenaline of shooting this war epic
Getting to work on Catch & Release (currently available on Viaplay UK) saw actress Kristine Hartgen return to her home of Tromso. Here, she would play the role of Erika Meyer whose father is mysteriously murdered in the opening scene of the series, setting off an investigation which reveals some pretty dark secrets. The series… Continue reading Star of Norwegian Netflix film ‘Narvik’, Kristine Hartgen enjoyed the adrenaline of shooting this war epic
We hear from the teams behind Academy-nominated Nordic short films Ivalu and Night Ride
Whilst Swedish Director Ruben Östlund picked up three Academy Award nominations for Triangle of Sadness, there were also Nordic nominations for two live action short films, Night Ride and Ivalu. We spoke to the some of the team behind these two films to understand what they are all about, why they’ve earned an award nomination,… Continue reading We hear from the teams behind Academy-nominated Nordic short films Ivalu and Night Ride
Josefin Asplund is back in new Swedish series Top Dog on Walter Presents (All4)
It’s been almost a year since we last saw Swedish actress Josefin Asplund, when she appeared via a video call for a special presentation after a London screening, discussing her new series Snow Angels. The series was later released in March and become one of our favourite series of 2022 – most notably for an… Continue reading Josefin Asplund is back in new Swedish series Top Dog on Walter Presents (All4)
Danish actress Maria Erwolter discusses starring in Netflix’s 1899 and Copenhagen Cowboy
It’s five in the afternoon and it’s pitch black in Copenhagen when I start my call with Danish actress Maria Erwolter, and even though she looks snug in her hygge spot, she’s not a lover of winter: “Some people are okay with the dark here but I can’t stand it – give me the sunshine!”… Continue reading Danish actress Maria Erwolter discusses starring in Netflix’s 1899 and Copenhagen Cowboy
Swedish actress Sofia Karemyr tells us about her recent roles in The Playlist and Partisan – and her favourite thing about Christmas
Sofia Karemyr is a Swedish actress from Stockholm who has had some great roles in the last few years and I’m sure we’ll be seeing more of her in the next few! She is best known for her roles in the films Call Girl and Becoming Astrid, and the TV series Älska mig (Love Me)… Continue reading Swedish actress Sofia Karemyr tells us about her recent roles in The Playlist and Partisan – and her favourite thing about Christmas
Star of Icelandic series Black Sands, Aldís Amah Hamilton, on filming this thriller with a beautiful beach backdrop
So far this year we didn’t have any new Icelandic series in sight for us to watch, but now we have the excellent Sisterhood, Entrapped, and now we can be entertained once again with the arrival of Black Sands. Black Sands is an Icelandic eight-part crime thriller about Anita, a troubled police officer who returns… Continue reading Star of Icelandic series Black Sands, Aldís Amah Hamilton, on filming this thriller with a beautiful beach backdrop
Finland’s Free Skate star Veera W. Vilo discusses her film with Nordic Watchlist
Veera W.Vilo is the star of new Finnish film Free Skate which has had its cinema release in Finland. We got to speak to Veera about the film and what to expect. To start with, tell us a little bit about Free Skate and what the story is about. Free Skate is a drama-thriller set… Continue reading Finland’s Free Skate star Veera W. Vilo discusses her film with Nordic Watchlist
Who’s Who in Netflix’s new series The Playlist inspired by the story of Spotify
Nordic Watchlist had the wonderful opportunity to speak to four of the stars from Netflix’s new Swedish series The Playlist. A six-part fictionalised account that focuses on the people who played key roles in the creation of music player Spotify – and how the tech changed how people listened to music forever. Using quite a… Continue reading Who’s Who in Netflix’s new series The Playlist inspired by the story of Spotify
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