Discoveries from Sweden World Cinema

A realistic depiction of the cruelties of war in modern time.

Two women try to steal a boat. Hilarity ensues.

Jan Olsson is exposed to an attempted robbery in his record store, which has disastrous consequences for him.

Gustaf Norén (former Mando Diao) and actress Shima Niavarani meet in a studio in Brooklyn for a new, radical interpretation of Miss Julie. When the director does not show up, they end up spending the night together. What starts out as a professional meeting between two politically conscious young artists develop into a power game where their inner feelings are exposed. Do they have the situation under control or are they victims of their own fame and the roles the media assigned to them?

As Annika prepares the venue for her own wedding party, she is suddenly visited by a friend from her past.

Official video for "Party to Survive" by Sebastian Tadros.

Gösta is unemployed and joins a gang of smugglers.

The innkeeper Schultze and his wife are broke and don't know how to pay their rent when a shipwrecked sailor shows up with a chest full of money. In despair the Schultze couple murders the sailor.

A contemporary depiction of the "big city" based on black and white images in slow motion.

13-year-old best friends Jaana and Bettan channel their emotions atop the wrestling mat.

This short animation film is based on a Tove Jansson picture book. It tells of the little knytt (“knytt” is a non-existing word signifying something tiny like a crumb) who is ever so lonely, but so shy that he is afraid to approach others. The story follows the trials and tribulations of the little knytt and how he finally finds company.

Sex, power, and mischief intertwine as Kira and Nico, two restless caregivers, seek meaning through power games at a nursing home. Their actions blur the lines between playful challenges and abuse, tainting the world they inhabit.

Stig Helmer is celebrating Christmas alone in his apartment when he dreams of a better life.

A married woman visits her lover.

As a symbol of political decay, the notorious small town of Bollnäs rises from the Swedish forest landscape. A city where young people are struggling and doing everything to be accepted.

During his half year in Budapest Raoul devoted everything to his true self. He has lost borders, he has gained courage and created devoted team; together they achieved the impossible. They became few of the few to error the final solution.

It has been three years since Tom Alandh made the film "Det svåra livet" about homeless drug addict Pia. This film shows what has happened to her since.

Among the highlights of this video are their only music video recorded in Lanzarote, Birger in top form talking about football hooligans and their visit to Stockholm. Sven-August & Kristian have problems with the tax authorities and a health check, etc. I guarantee that your laugh muscles will be working overtime when these two treat you to their rural humor and antics...

A washed out actor try his fortune as a hairdresser.

Filmmakers and musicians Ulf Myrvold and Laara Stinnerbom set off on a journey from Norway to Göinge with the hope of meeting Peps Persson. (Shortened version of "Samma sång – En resa till Peps Persson")

First part of the collaborative project "Brise-Glace" showing the diverse travels on the icebreaker "Frej". Directed by Jean Rouch.

Sequel to Who?, with eight new stories. Sleeping over at a friend's house is exciting. You need to take your toothbrush. And a cuddly toy. But what if it’s too scary? And Teddy wants to play with her friends but where can they be?

Jonas Gardell's exhilarating, rebellious, joyful show is on a triumphant tour across the country. Critics raved and audiences gave standing ovations. And laughed, of course. Laughed until they cried. Laughed until they fell off their chairs.

Beloved lunch lady Karina Shango Guerra reflects on her eight impactful years at Åva Gymnasium before reuniting with her family in Cuba, as student and teacher interviews capture her lasting legacy...

Annika makes a desperate attempt to rescue her daughter from isolating herself in her room and skipping school. However, Annika’s feelings take over, and the situation escalates into something ugly.

About the Maranatha Movement and the Plymouth Brothers activity in Sweden. The visit by James Taylor Jr. of the Exclusive Brethren. And the perception that the evil in the world is growing so strong that it is time for Anti-Christ to arrive.

Sam is transferring between two airports during his stopover in London, carrying a big suitcase with a broken handle. While waiting for his bus in the city center, he wanders away from the bus terminal in search for a toilet. During this night odyssey it soon becomes apparent that that trust is hard to find, and that things seldom are what they appear to be.

Benji meets Erika on a dating app and decides to meet her, expecting to find the woman of his dreams. Instead, he finds the creature of his worst nightmare.

Dowsing is the wand that shows in the hands of the right man where water is found and the well can be dug.

Jonna, a seventeen-year-old aspiring female MMA fighter, is offered a once-in-a lifetime opportunity to be coached by the famous "Gracie brothers" when her local fighting club gets invited to attend a BJJ camp in Brazil. The only thing that stands between Jonna and the chance to fulfill her dream is money, or rather, the lack of it, since Jonna still lives at home with her alcoholic dosser mom. When entering a world after dark, Jonna realizes there are other possible uses of a fit female body. However, Jonna discovers that sometimes there are bruises that are way more painful than a punch to the head.

Fresh out of childbirth, Sandra finds herself dumped by her boyfriend and having to pick up the pieces of her shattered existence while raising two children. In another part of the country, Sandra's sister Annika tries to help her sister through this nightmare and through their phone-conversations, Annika starts to question her own relationship. Is it really as equal as it seems?

Once upon a time, a mother would no longer be available. Animated film in black and white about how unreal it is to lose a close relative. And parents wish they could say to their children that all fairy tales end well.

A young princess falls in love with the castle's young music teacher, Roger Fleuirot, but he is shy and does not dare to show his love for her. When the music teacher goes to Paris, the princess follows him and pretends to be her own twin sister, who works in a shoe shop. Nils Poppe plays the cheerful shoemaker Fabian Filosel.

This documentary provides an astonishing journey through innovative, futuristic, utopian and sometimes bizarre architecture projects—including concrete illusions of grandeur and Lego-like modular apartments to an Instant City Airship and round, grass-covered subterranean dwellings—from the beginning of the 20th century to today.

The Ingersro estate is in trouble, as owner Hilmer is flat out of money. But when the estate burns down, the insurance seems to save the family. Until the insurance company starts to suspect arson.

Hellert, a middle-aged man, lawyer and well-established, make the acquaintance of kindergarten teacher Birgit Steen. He falls in love with her and discovers that his son Göran has done so too. Leading actor Gösta Ekman died during production.

Short animated silent film about a man drinking alcohol.

Drifter Pickles one day turns up at the upper class home of Skarpneck and gets involved in his life.

The year is 2079. After a World war, USA is weakened and Sweden is the first nation to have a permanent base on the moon. However, the scientists soon find a mysterious ice wall and behind it is the answer if we are alone in the universe.

Swedish documentary from 1977. The film is about the last starvation year in Sweden, the emergency year 1867 in Ångermanland. It is a story about people who are hurting, but also about efforts from the outside world to help the developing country Sweden out of the crisis. SVT's documentary filmmaker Olle Häger passed away in November 2014. We remember him by showing some of his appreciated films during the summer.

A short film from the inside of an eating disorder.

"All people with a tiny bit of sense get depressed in this country", says Patricia in "The Last Yankee". Two men - a carpenter and a successful self-employed business owner - visit their wives, who both are patients in a mental hospital. Why has life become so unbearable for them?

Leif GW Persson takes a closer look at the case of the murder suspect Peder Madsen, which is one of the most high-profile criminal cases in the Nordics. He analyzes evidence, motives and the psychology surrounding Madsen's actions. The presenter is also Soraya Lavasani.

We get to follow Arne and his friends on their adventures where they encounter different challenges and do their best to solve them together. With their likeable and unique personalities – quirky, kind and brave – they make a perfect group of friends.

The friends Amanda and Savannah are going to take part in a reality show. Shortly before leaving for the recording location, Amanda gets an offer she can’t resist. Dreams about fame collide with remorse in Guldbagge-nominated Simone Norberg’s portrayal of a drama seeking TV world.

Alexander has made a film about the lingo in the concrete suburb where he grew up. Unhealed wounds are torn open and the film creates a conflict among formerly tight childhood friends. We Were Kids is a poetically throbbing emotional discharge about concrete suburbs, macho culture, and words that kill.

When Sten, at a mature age, is to study for his preliminary degree at the University of Lund, he is given a place to stay with Mrs. Lindgren on Adelgatan. His entrance into the city of learning is somewhat embarrassing,

Married couple Agaton and Fina travels through Europe, constantly bickering.

New special filmed in Vasa, Finland 2022

A Yazidi refugee camp in Iraqi Kurdistan is home tomore than 20,000 refugees, many of whom are victims of terrorist attacks by ISIS. Shilan is a young Kurdish nurse who volunteered to take care of them. Every tent in the camp has a story, and Shilan takes the responsibility of hearing the refugees out, empathising with the pain they are suffering. One day Shilan hears about a tent where a woman is refusing to eat her food or have any sort of contact with the outside. She decides to take action.

Olga Hallman is waiting outside Långholmens prison. Out comes Adolf Johansson. Released after eight years for manslaughter. Olga takes him to a cafe.

Thomas sees a girl in a traffic jam. He is convinced that it is fate and wants to find her, but it may not be the easiest thing to do.

A lonely guardian of land, longing for a companion in life, battles uncomfortable dates and long distances in his search for love in this short puppet film.

A reflection on noise, silence, and grain. (Filmform)

In order to avoid ending up at the poorhouse, five orphaned children tries to make the best of their lives.

In May 2024, Victor Leksell performed in his hometown of Gothenburg for thousands of devoted fans. A lineup of guests, such as Jireel, Miriam Bryant and Molly Sandén all helped out to create a fantastic and unforgettable night.

A lesser known spy of MI6, Alistair Bubb, is on a mission in Stockholm, Sweden. There, he is tasked to mentor a new spy - To fatal consequences.

Lund is home to Qvillander and Schorn. There is also a gentleman who lives entirely in the world of books, Professor Möbius. The latter is dominated by his aunt, Miss Lundén, who manages the finances of the house.