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The Clues in the Fjord by Satu Rämo – Book Review

For the majority of the world, genealogy is nothing more than a fascinating hobby. In Iceland, family trees take on more importance as, due to the patronymic surname system of taking the name of your father as your last name, the risk of dating a … Continue reading The Clues in the Fjord by Satu Rämo – Book Review

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Caesaria by Hanna Nordenhök – Book Review

Medical advancements are a wonderful thing, but what happens if the doctor sees that step forward as personal gratification rather than something for the societal better? It’s a premise that Hanna Nordenhök’s beautifully gothic Caesaria examines. Set in 19th Century Sweden, Doctor Eldh … Continue reading Caesaria by Hanna Nordenhök – Book Review

When the Light Breaks Director Runar Runarsson and star Elin Hall talk to Nordic Watchlist

One takeaway from 2024 is that both Icelandic director Rúnar Rúnarsson and actress Elín Hall have become two names to look out for in the future. The pair teamed up for Rúnar’s new feature When the Light Breaks, which started … Continue reading When the Light Breaks Director Runar Runarsson and star Elin Hall talk to Nordic Watchlist

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 … Continue reading My Eternal Summer – Director Sylvia Le Fanu discusses her beautiful debut film based on personal loss

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 … Continue reading When The Light Breaks – Review from London Film Festival

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Nordic Spotlight: Best in Screen and Page – September | Monthly Roundup

Autumn is finally upon us which means more, hopefully, more Nordic content! Here is our monthly Nordic Spotlight: Best in Screen and Page – September edition. TV SERIES: Billionaire Island | Netflix (Worldwide) ALEX: Starting off our picks of the … Continue reading Nordic Spotlight: Best in Screen and Page – September | Monthly Roundup

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Sara Shirpey talks representation, social media and tackling sensitive issues in Viaplay’s Taelgia

“We get to follow people into their homes, where we normally might not, to avoid judgement and to prevent characters becoming one-sided or stereotypical.” As Nordic Watchlist sits down with Sara Shirpey, who gives an outstanding performance in the Viaplay … Continue reading Sara Shirpey talks representation, social media and tackling sensitive issues in Viaplay’s Taelgia

Exploring Climate Change Through a 1600km Walk in Scandinavia with Tom Bailey

A 1600km walk through Norway to Denmark isn’t the usual pre-show routine for an actor, but for theatre maker Tom Bailey the journey was just as important as the show itself. Taking time out of a busy Edinburgh Fringe festival … Continue reading Exploring Climate Change Through a 1600km Walk in Scandinavia with Tom Bailey

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Dark As Night by Lilja Sigurðardóttir – Book Review

There’s a sense of breathless energy from page one of Lilja Sigurðardóttir’s Dark As Night, the fourth (out of a planned five) Áróra investigation series, an energy that’s maintained right to the final page. Following on from Cold As Hell, Red As Blood and White As Snow (and it does … Continue reading Dark As Night by Lilja Sigurðardóttir – Book Review

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Fatal Gambit by David Lagercrantz – Book Review

For international readers, David Lagercrantz’s name may be best known for picking up the mantle of the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo series, having written three sequels of the Millennium series following the death of original author Steig Larsson. Lagercrantz is, though, an established author … Continue reading Fatal Gambit by David Lagercrantz – Book Review