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Frøydis Fossli Moe: Journey of a Norwegian Filmmaker

Norwegian filmmaker Frøydis Fossli Moe sits down with Icelandic writer Jes Gíslason for Nordic Watchlist to talk about her creative journey, the projects that have defined her, and the experiences that continue to influence her work. Their conversation explores the path that led her into filmmaking, the inspirations behind her storytelling, and the ambitions shaping…

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Wisting Series Three – TV Review

There’s a big caveat for anyone reading this and confused over Wisting series three. For viewers in the UK, series three of Wisting, airing on the BBC, differs from the version originally shown in Norway. For the UK (and many other international audiences), series three—aired in two parts several months apart—comprises what was originally broadcast… Continue reading Wisting Series Three – TV 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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Behind the Scenes of Billionaire Island with Creator Anne Bjørnstad

By now, many of you have probably seen the new Nordic Netflix offering, Billionaire Island – Nordic Watchlist caught up with one of the series creators, Anne Bjørnstad, to discuss how it all came to life (and to clear up those Succession comparisons). In 2012, five years on from Netflix’s appearance as a streamer, the… Continue reading Behind the Scenes of Billionaire Island with Creator Anne Bjørnstad

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Haaland – The Big Decision: Football Documentary on Viaplay

Erling Braut Haaland is actually the second person in his family to pull on a Manchester City jersey and play for the club. His father, Alfie, had a spell at “the Citizens” in 2000, meaning that Erling was actually born in England. Haaland junior also spent his youth at Bryne FK, where his agility and… Continue reading Haaland – The Big Decision: Football Documentary on Viaplay

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Seven True Crime Documentaries to Watch on Viaplay

If you’re looking for a break from fictional detectives in hot pursuit of cold-blooded killers, you might want to check out some true crime instead. We’ve all been there, hitting “next episode” as fast as we can, convinced we have cracked the case on the third episode of a six-part series only for it to… Continue reading Seven True Crime Documentaries to Watch on Viaplay

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The Hypnosis – Film Review

It might not be physically possible to die of second-hand embarrassment, but watching Ernst de Geer’s feature-length debut, you may experience feelings that come very close to it. A satire on start-ups and do-gooders, keeping up appearances and millennial conference culture, The Hypnosis will leave you discomfited, and perhaps frustrated and confused. Vera (Asta Kamma… Continue reading The Hypnosis – Film Review

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Handling The Undead: Thea Hvistendahl’s Unique Take on John Ajvide Lindqvist’s Work

When I read that there was a new John Ajvide Lindqvist adaptation in the pipeline, my interest was immediately piqued. There is a special connection between me and John Ajvide Lindqvist – his novel Let The Right One In and subsequent film adaptation was one of my first dives into Nordic horror where it wasn’t… Continue reading Handling The Undead: Thea Hvistendahl’s Unique Take on John Ajvide Lindqvist’s Work

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Family Feuds and Sunken Secrets: The Sea Cemetery Book Review

The seas around Norway’s coast are rich in history, this key trading route holding many secrets beneath its dark waters. Aslak Nore’s The Sea Cemetery takes the true story of the sinking of a passenger ferry as the starting point for his own deep dive into the dark recesses of family conflict and the still-open wound of the German occupation of Norway during… Continue reading Family Feuds and Sunken Secrets: The Sea Cemetery Book Review

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Discover the Tradition of Påskekrim: Exploring Easter Crime in Norway

While in the UK many families will be joining the easter bunny to head off on an Easter Egg hunt, in Norway you are more likely to find folk settling down for a good murder. Before you cancel your Easter trip to Norway in the fear of some re-enactment of The Purge, where the citizens… Continue reading Discover the Tradition of Påskekrim: Exploring Easter Crime in Norway

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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 strength. When the director, Kenneth Karlstad, reached out to Nordic Watchlist to share the new… Continue reading Award-winning Norwegian ‘Kids in Crime’ director Kenneth Karlstad talks to Nordic Watchlist about the chaotic coming-of-age series

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Five things to know about ‘There’s Something in the Barn’, the fun Christmas horror set in Norway

Imagine a film that blends Gremlins with National Lampoons Christmas Vacation. Throw in a random cast of vaguely familiar faces, (including the wonderful Heneriette Steenrup from Viaplay’s Pernille), send them to the Norwegian mountains, and then pit them against evil elves. The result is There’s Something in the Barn – a new yuletide horror tale… Continue reading Five things to know about ‘There’s Something in the Barn’, the fun Christmas horror set in Norway

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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

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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

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Norwegian International Film Festival highlights and Amanda Award winners!

Around this time of year a whole load of exciting festivals start to happen and featuring at those tend to be some hotly tipped new Nordic releases. We take a look at some top picks from the Norwegian International Film Festival, which started over the weekend. Nordic Watchlist’s Top Picks BAND Director: Álfrún Örnólfsdóttir |… Continue reading Norwegian International Film Festival highlights and Amanda Award winners!

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