Nordic
Our Scandinavian northern neighbours are known for their psychologically complex dramas, spine-chilling thrillers and expertly crafted genre films. IFFR has listed some must-see films from this compelling cinematic region for you.
A list of films
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Acts of Love
Jeppe Rønde | 120′ | Denmark | World premiere
A brooding, intense account of forbidden love from the director of the controversial Bridgend. -
D is for Distance
Christopher Petit, Emma Matthews | 88′ | Finland | World premiere
A heartbreaking, far-reaching essay on the epilepsy of Louis Petit as documented by his parents. -
From Behind the Teeth
Mox Mäkelä, Mikael Fortelius | 103′ | Finland | World premiere
Artist Mox Mäkelä and scientist Mikael Fortelius play free-associative chess using teeth. Surreal, absurdist fun. -
The Last Journey
Filip Hammar, Fredrik Wikingsson | 90′ | Sweden | Dutch Premiere
A real-life road movie that captures the filmmaker’s love for his ailing father. -
Orenda
Pirjo Honkasalo | 117′ | Finland | World premiere
A beautifully restrained drama and portrait of two women grappling with guilt and the possibility of redemption. -
Quisling – The Final Days
Erik Poppe | 146′ | Norway | Dutch Premiere
Intense, thoughtful drama about the enigmatic Norwegian politician Vidkun Quisling and his execution in 1945. -
Raptures
Jon Blåhed | 108′ | Sweden | World premiere
A searing portrait of religious extremism, inspired by a movement in 1930s Sweden. -
Spermageddon
Tommy Wirkola, Rasmus A. Sivertsen | 79′ | Norway | Dutch Premiere
A fearless, filthy and deceptively sweet animated musical about the miracle of life. -
Storm Alerts
Bergur Bernburg | 82′ | Iceland | World premiere
A man defies a rigid psychiatric culture in this docu-drama on poetic wisdom. -
There’s a Fire Burning
Gustaf Molander | 100′ | Sweden | None
The relationship between a diplomat and an actress shifts when one nation invades another.