SPOTLIGHT: ‘The Hero’s Journey to the Third Pole’ documentary- Icelandic directors discuss their film about mental health

May 8, 2021August 21, 2021 Nordic Watchlist

One of our favourite films shown at Copenhagen Documentary Film Festival CPH:DOX in the Nordic Dox award category was The Hero’s Journey to the Third Pole. An absolutely beautiful, moving, and musical piece from directors Andri Magnason and Anní Ólafsdóttir … Continue reading SPOTLIGHT: ‘The Hero’s Journey to the Third Pole’ documentary- Icelandic directors discuss their film about mental health

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Nordic New Music: Linn Koch-Emery

May 7, 2021May 6, 2021 Nordic Watchlist

To someone who has not heard your music before how would you best describe it? Dynamic, personal and modern guitar-indie. Melodic, big, funny and emotional. Your new album ‘Being the girl’ is finally released – tell us about what your approach … Continue reading Nordic New Music: Linn Koch-Emery

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Finnish documentary ‘Lost Boys’ (the follow-up to ‘Reindeerspotting’) released at CPH:DOX festival

May 5, 2021May 5, 2021 Nordic Watchlist

I stumbled across these stories having caught an article on IMDB discussing the release of Joonas Neuvonen’s Lost Boys – a follow up to his previous documentary Reindeerspotting: Escape from Santaland which was released 11 years ago. His first feature … Continue reading Finnish documentary ‘Lost Boys’ (the follow-up to ‘Reindeerspotting’) released at CPH:DOX festival

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Copenhagen documentary festival CPH:DOX – NORDIC:DOX award nominees part two

May 4, 2021May 4, 2021 Nordic Watchlist

It has been a busy week here as we work through the 12 fantastic films in the NORDIC:DOX Award category at this years Copenhagen Documentary Film Festival! Following on from Part One, here we give our synopsis of the other … Continue reading Copenhagen documentary festival CPH:DOX – NORDIC:DOX award nominees part two

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Meet Artistic Director of Germany’s Nordischer Klang Festival

May 3, 2021May 3, 2021 Nordic Watchlist

We speak to artistic director of the Nordischer Klang Festival, Frithjof Strauß, to learn about this popular and “stylistically diverse festival for quality music from Northern Europe” held annually in Germany. Naturally the pandemic has thrown a spanner in the … Continue reading Meet Artistic Director of Germany’s Nordischer Klang Festival

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Copenhagen documentary festival CPH:DOX – NORDIC:DOX award nominees part one

May 2, 2021May 4, 2021 Nordic Watchlist

The 2021 Copenhagen International Film Festival featured 177 new documentaries and we were lucky enough to get access to them all. With such an overwhelming amount of talent on show, we decided to focus our attention on the festival’s NORDIC:DOX … Continue reading Copenhagen documentary festival CPH:DOX – NORDIC:DOX award nominees part one

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Nordic films at the Danish documentary festival CPH:DOX

April 29, 2021May 3, 2021 Nordic Watchlist

Copenhagen International Documentary Film Festival CPH:DOX, Copenhagen International Documentary Film Festival, is one of the biggest documentary festivals in the world! Founded almost 20 years ago, it usually showcases its films in the movie theatres, but this year due to … Continue reading Nordic films at the Danish documentary festival CPH:DOX

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SPOTLIGHT: Danish documentary ‘Dark Blossom’ director Frigge Fi

April 27, 2021April 27, 2021 Nordic Watchlist

An exciting film that is just hitting the documentary circuit is filmed in Denmark by Danish director Frigge Fi, and is a touching, darkly comedic debut called Dark Blossom. About Dark Blossom The film follows three goth friends – Josephine, … Continue reading SPOTLIGHT: Danish documentary ‘Dark Blossom’ director Frigge Fi

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Meet star of award-winning Danish film ‘Another Round’: MAGNUS MILLANG

April 23, 2021April 23, 2025 Nordic Watchlist

We are days away from this years Oscars and one Nordic film nominated for both Best Foreign Picture and Best Director (Thomas Vinterberg) is the wonderful Another Round. We had a video call with Magnus Millang, who plays Nikolaj, about … Continue reading Meet star of award-winning Danish film ‘Another Round’: MAGNUS MILLANG

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Sleep in an art installation: Discover Room 2408 of Clarion hotel Malmo

April 19, 2021December 6, 2023 Nordic Watchlist

The Clarion Hotel Malmö Live in Malmo, Sweden, is a striking, beautiful venue visible on the Malmö skyline and perfectly centrally located for visitors. The hotel serves as a great place to stay, meet up for food or drinks, hold … Continue reading Sleep in an art installation: Discover Room 2408 of Clarion hotel Malmo

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Oscar nominees from the Nordic region: 2010-2021

April 12, 2021March 25, 2022 Nordic Watchlist

With Thomas Vinterberg’s fantastic movie Another Round winning Best International Feature at the Oscars last year, we decided to dive into the past decade and see what other Nordic movies have made it to the Oscars allowing you to set … Continue reading Oscar nominees from the Nordic region: 2010-2021

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Discover the world’s best gin: Hernö Gin from Sweden

April 9, 2021September 13, 2021 Nordic Watchlist

Hernö Gin is the most awarded craft gin producer in the world. The founder and team are proud pioneers who started the first gin distillery in Sweden back in 2011, making it also the northernmost gin distillery in the world! With a … Continue reading Discover the world’s best gin: Hernö Gin from Sweden

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Video chat with Finnish director of BIG vs SMALL documentary Minna Dufton

April 5, 2021August 10, 2021 Nordic Watchlist

At the 2021 Glasgow Film Festival, held online this year in February, we watched a brilliant documentary film called BIG vs SMALL, directed by a Finnish female director Minna Dufton. Hailing from Helsinki, Minna put together this fantastic piece of … Continue reading Video chat with Finnish director of BIG vs SMALL documentary Minna Dufton

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Meet Ida and Asta of Denmark’s Raspy Berries

March 30, 2021March 30, 2021 Nordic Watchlist

In our last Nordic New Music segment of the month we get to know Ida and Asta from Copenhagen’s glam rocking soulful outfit Raspy Berries. Yesterday saw the release of their new single ‘No Panties’ and along with the single … Continue reading Meet Ida and Asta of Denmark’s Raspy Berries

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Meet Malin Barr: Swedish star of new horror movie ‘Honeydew’

March 29, 2021September 2, 2021 Nordic Watchlist

It has been a while since we dipped our toe back into the horror world, but something that we did catch our attention is the incredibly creepy looking Honeydew which is released today! The movie has Swedish star Malin Barr … Continue reading Meet Malin Barr: Swedish star of new horror movie ‘Honeydew’

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World Piano Day: Nordic pianists you should be listening to

March 28, 2021March 28, 2021 Nordic Watchlist

World Piano Day falls on the 88th day of the year – that being the 29th March in 2021 and to celebrate this year’s World Piano Day tomorrow, we thought we would share some of the great pianists we have … Continue reading World Piano Day: Nordic pianists you should be listening to

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Stockholm’s Cy releases new single and video ‘My Name Next To Yours’

March 26, 2021March 26, 2021 Nordic Watchlist

Having worked behind the scenes for a number of artists including the likes of Paloma Faith, Iggy Azela, and Icona Pop Swedish artist Cy has decided to go on her own musical journey. Today sees the release of her brand … Continue reading Stockholm’s Cy releases new single and video ‘My Name Next To Yours’

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In conversation with Danish star Morten Hee Andersen who plays Mike in Deliver Us

March 22, 2021March 22, 2021 Nordic Watchlist

Back in February Walter Presents released a new Danish series onto its platform – the series was called Deliver Us and before I had even got the opportunity to watch it, I was already reading about viewers not being able … Continue reading In conversation with Danish star Morten Hee Andersen who plays Mike in Deliver Us

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Interview with Happiness Researcher and Author Meik Wiking

March 20, 2021September 7, 2024 Nordic Watchlist

Anyone who loves Nordic culture will know that the Nordic countries frequently top the list of happiest nations. But why is this? Meik Wiking has made it his passion to find answers. He is founder and CEO of the Happiness … Continue reading Interview with Happiness Researcher and Author Meik Wiking

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Meet Elias Gould, actor from BBC’s Finnish thriller ‘Man in Room 301’

March 15, 2021March 15, 2021 Nordic Watchlist

Last month saw the BBC deliver another new Nordic series – this time in the form it’s first ever Finnish series, Man in Room 301. We met one of the cast, Elias Gould, who plays the character Leo and who … Continue reading Meet Elias Gould, actor from BBC’s Finnish thriller ‘Man in Room 301’

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Meet Norwegian Songwriter Kristian Grostad

March 14, 2021March 14, 2021 Nordic Watchlist

With his new single released on Friday Norwegian singer songwriter Kristian Grostrad took the time to talk to us and let get to know him a little better including his plans for the year, and what he has been checking … Continue reading Meet Norwegian Songwriter Kristian Grostad

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Meet Einangran the Folk Pop duo from the Faroe Islands

March 14, 2021March 14, 2021 Nordic Watchlist

We hear from Heiðrik and Lea – the duo from Faroese band Einangran – as they release their new music for beautiful track Glashus. The pair tell us about where they are from and what they have been up to. … Continue reading Meet Einangran the Folk Pop duo from the Faroe Islands

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Three fantastic Danish films we caught at Glasgow Film Festival 2021

March 10, 2021April 5, 2021 Nordic Watchlist

The Glasgow Film Festival took place between 24th February and the 7th March, with a whole host of fantastic movies to watch online. As always, we checked the line-up for any with connections to the Nordics, and managed to catch … Continue reading Three fantastic Danish films we caught at Glasgow Film Festival 2021

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5 minute Fika: Surfing in Sweden with Sara Roosvall

March 8, 2021March 8, 2021 Nordic Watchlist

We discovered Swedish surfer Sara Roosvall after seeing an awesome short film about her, set in Kullaberg in southern Sweden. The video by Shoulder Films shows off this stunning area and Sara enjoying surfing there – something you don’t often … Continue reading 5 minute Fika: Surfing in Sweden with Sara Roosvall

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The experimental and expressive sound of Norway’s Synne Sanden

March 6, 2021March 6, 2021 Nordic Watchlist

Nordic Records have another great release with Norwegian’s Synne Sanden and their new EP Swallowed. We found out more about the mysterious and cinematic sounds of the artist. Where are you from and what are your favourite places to experience … Continue reading The experimental and expressive sound of Norway’s Synne Sanden

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Stockholm-based artist Kamos shares his melancholic debut single

March 5, 2021March 5, 2021 Nordic Watchlist

The word ‘kaamos‘ is a Finnish word in reference to the polar night, when the sun barely rises above the horizon and you have beautiful blue colours in the sky. This special, peaceful and melancholic atmosphere describes Stockholm-based artist Kamos’ … Continue reading Stockholm-based artist Kamos shares his melancholic debut single

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Guest Album Review: Volcano Victims

March 3, 2021March 5, 2021 Nordic Watchlist

Berlin-based Icelandic artist Volcano Victims released their first full-length album on February 12th 2021. Liam McArdle, fellow musician from Canada, reviews the album for us track by track: Review by Liam McArdle Volcano Victims is a fun yet oddly melancholic … Continue reading Guest Album Review: Volcano Victims

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Meet Norway’s genre- bending music artists Anorakk

February 26, 2021February 28, 2021 Nordic Watchlist

Nordic Records are a family-run record label introducing the world, and us, to some incredible new talent. This week sees the release of ‘Game Changer’ by the excellent Anorakk. We got to find out more about the band and their … Continue reading Meet Norway’s genre- bending music artists Anorakk

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Listen to the warm, matured, and jangly sound of Finland’s Black Twig

February 26, 2021February 25, 2021 Nordic Watchlist

What better way to get that Friday feeling than to check out some new music from the fantastic Black Twig! Band members Rasmus, Kaarlo, and Aki talk us through some of their favourite spots in Finland, their plans for the … Continue reading Listen to the warm, matured, and jangly sound of Finland’s Black Twig

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Meet Copenhagen-based Ghanaian music artist Abudebi Zonjon

February 26, 2021February 26, 2021 Nordic Watchlist

We meet Copenhagen-based artist Abudebi Zonjon who has a new single out to get you in the mood for the weekend! Find out more about the artist’s background, plans for 2021 and his sound, which he describes as “[swinging] from … Continue reading Meet Copenhagen-based Ghanaian music artist Abudebi Zonjon

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