90 Films Nominated for the Nordic Council Film Prize
90 titles
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Either WayMovie · 2011 · 84mDuring the summer, two workers for the Icelandic Road Administration paint lines on the country's roads, each grappling with personal uncertainties and feeling like they're at a turning point in their lives.IMDb 6.6TMDB 5.6 - 2
The Bothersome ManMovie · 2006 · 90m · Comedy, Drama, FantasyAndreas, a forty-year-old man, wakes up in an unfamiliar city with no memory of his past. He's offered a job, a home, and even a wife. However, he soon realizes something isn't right. When Andreas tries to leave the city, he finds himself trapped. He encounters Hugo, who has discovered a sound coming from a crack in his cellar wall – beautiful music. Could it be a passage to somewhere else? Together, they devise a new plan to escape.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.0 - 3
A Little Trip to HeavenMovie · 2005 · 98m · Drama, ThrillerInsurance investigator Abraham Holt goes to a small town in rural Minnesota to investigate a strange insurance claim resulting from a terrible car crash. At the accident site, everything appears too staged. While interviewing Isold Mcbride and her suspicious husband, Fred – the recipients of the large, newly created life insurance policy – Holt starts to believe something is wrong.IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.4 - 4
White Night WeddingMovie · 2008 · 96mJon, a middle-aged professor, is marrying one of his former students, who is nearly half his age. However, the wedding day is fraught with problems. His future mother-in-law strongly disapproves and insists on repayment of a loan before the ceremony. His plans for a golf course on the island where they live are facing unexpected difficulties. His best man is heavily intoxicated and missing shoes. And the lingering presence of his first wife continues to disrupt his preparations. As guests arrive, Jon begins to doubt the whole thing. After a night of drinking and reflection, will he find the strength to go through with the wedding?IMDb 6.6TMDB 5.6 - 5
I BelongMovie · 2012 · 118mA nurse faces trouble at work when she unconsciously switches to English when stressed. A translator struggles with her principles when asked to translate a book she disagrees with. An elderly woman and her daughter are embarrassed by a large gift of one million kroner from a relative. This is a sensitive film about people who are trying to do good, but unintentionally cause harm.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.2 - 6
The 3 Rooms of MelancholiaMovie · 2004 · 106mThis film offers a stark look at the ongoing Chechen conflict, told through the experiences of students at a Russian military academy, residents of a devastated town, and children in a refugee camp.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.3 - 7
SaunaMovie · 2008 · 83m · Horror1595. Following brutal wars, a fragile peace exists between Protestant Sweden and Orthodox Russia. The story centers on two Finnish brothers, both spiritually wounded by defeat. One is a ruthless war hero, bordering on psychopathic; the other, a gentle scientist, unwanted in a time that values only strength. They are tasked with marking the new border in the swampy wilderness by a unit of cruel Russians.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.2 - 8
Queen of HeartsMovie · 2019 · 127m · DramaAnne is a highly skilled lawyer who dedicates her career to helping children and young adults. She seems to have a perfect life with her doctor husband, Peter, and their twin daughters. However, when her teenage stepson, Gustav, comes to live with them, Anne’s growing obsession leads her into a dangerous situation. Once revealed, this situation sets off a chain of events that threatens to ruin everything she has.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.9 - 9
Jar CityMovie · 2006 · 93m · Drama, Thriller, CrimeWhen a murder occurs, a jaded police detective and his team uncover a dark path of hidden secrets and local corruption within the close-knit community.IMDb 6.8TMDB 5.9 - 10
The Man Who Loved YngveMovie · 2008 · 90m · DramaIn November 1989, as the world shifts, Jarle, a high school student in Stavanger, is navigating life with his punk band, a girlfriend, and a close friend. His world is about to be disrupted by the arrival of Yngve in their classroom.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.5 - 11
Open Up to MeMovie · 2013 · 95mMaarit appears to be an ordinary woman in her early forties, but a subtle strangeness underlies her demeanor. She possesses an indefinable aura of sexual energy.IMDb 6.7TMDB 5.5 - 12
The Seagull's LaughterMovie · 2001 · 102mIn post-war Iceland, around 1950, Freyja returns from America a widow with a new figure, seven suitcases of dresses, and a long list of grievances. She moves in with her aunt and uncle, hoping to find a new husband, but is met with suspicion by Agga, a young girl who observes everything. Beneath the surface of Icelandic society and Freyja's desires lies a complex web of relationships, class differences, family obligations, pride, growing maturity, and the allure of love.IMDb 6.8TMDB 5.5 - 13
A Hole in My HeartMovie · 2005 · 98m · DramaIn a modest apartment, a young man witnesses his father and a friend making an amateur pornography film. The film explores themes of morality, reality television, and the complexities of friendship.IMDb 4.4TMDB 4.2 - 14
AlmaMovie · 2021 · 96mFollowing the brutal murder of her father, three-year-old Alma and her mother escaped their war-torn country and found refuge in Iceland. Twenty-five years later, Alma is in a psychiatric facility, serving time for the murder of her boyfriend, a crime she has no memory of committing. Upon learning he is still alive, Alma resolves to escape and kill him.IMDb 5.1TMDB 5.5 - 15
The Good HeartMovie · 2009 · 95mJacques, the grumpy owner of a rough-around-the-edges New York bar frequented by regulars who drink and smoke constantly, is slowly killing himself with his habits. His life changes when he meets Lucas, a young homeless man who feels like he has nothing left to live for. Seeing a reflection of his own past, Jacques decides Lucas is the person to carry on his bar's legacy and takes him under his protection.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.4 - 16
Lilya 4-everMovie · 2002 · 109m · Drama, CrimeIn a struggling post-Soviet community, Lilya, a teenage girl, is abandoned when her mother moves to the United States with her boyfriend. Facing neglect and poverty, she meets Andrei, who offers her a job in Sweden, giving her hope for a better life and a journey that will change everything.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.6 - 17
Any Day NowMovie · 2020 · 82mFour siblings – Bahman, Mahtab, Ramin, and Donya Mehdipour – are enjoying a peaceful summer in a Finnish town. Their sense of normalcy is disrupted when the Finnish Immigration Service denies their asylum application. As they navigate this setback, 13-year-old Ramin prepares to start junior high. The family makes a final attempt to appeal the decision while maintaining a remarkably optimistic approach to their daily lives.IMDb 6.3TMDB 5.5 - 18
Pusher IIMovie · 2004 · 100m · Crime, DramaTonny is released from prison, but he's determined to turn his life around – a difficult task.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.2 - 19
TigersMovie · 2021 · 116m · DramaSixteen-year-old Martin, a remarkably gifted football player, is signed by the prestigious club Inter Milan. This represents an incredible opportunity for him, but it comes with a significant cost.IMDb 6.8TMDB 5.6 - 20
OkayMovie · 2002 · 93mNete, a driven 37-year-old balancing work, family, and marriage, faces a crisis when her father falls seriously ill. She pressures doctors for a prognosis and learns he has only three weeks to live. Her father withdraws, but Nete insists he spend his final weeks with her family, believing he should die surrounded by loved ones. His arrival disrupts their lives, adding to the emotional strain of their situation. As the weeks turn into a month and his health unexpectedly improves, Nete finds herself grappling with a new and unforeseen problem.IMDb 6.6TMDB 5.8 - 21
UpperdogMovie · 2009 · 95mAxel and Yanne, half-siblings as young children, are both adopted and brought to Norway. However, they are separated upon arrival – Axel to a life of privilege in Oslo's wealthier district, and Yanne to a more ordinary family on the other side of the city. While Yanne remembers their journey to Norway, Axel has no idea she exists.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.4 - 22
ZozoMovie · 2005 · 105mDuring the Lebanese civil war, a young boy becomes separated from his family and is forced to flee to Sweden.IMDb 6.5TMDB 5.7 - 23
SonsMovie · 2006 · 103mLars, a 25-year-old facing a bleak future, uncovers an older man's inappropriate behavior with the teenage boys in his neighborhood. Consumed by rage, Lars becomes determined to stop the abuse. However, his efforts quickly escalate and threaten the safety of those he intends to help.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.7 - 24
The Home of Dark ButterfliesMovie · 2008 · 108mHaunted by a difficult past and unsure about what lies ahead, fourteen-year-old Juhani is sent to The Island, a remote boys' home. After six years spent moving between foster homes, he's lost any sense of stability. At The Island, Juhani soon discovers the ruthless nature of superintendent Olavi Harjula.IMDb 6.8TMDB 5.9 - 25
Silent HeartMovie · 2014 · 98m · DramaA family spanning three generations comes together for a weekend. Sisters Sanne and Heidi have agreed to their terminally ill mother's wish to end her life before her condition worsens. However, as the weekend unfolds, the sisters struggle more and more with their mother’s decision, and long-held tensions resurface.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.5 - 26
SparrowsMovie · 2015 · 99m · DramaSixteen-year-old Ari lives with his mother in Reykjavík. When she takes a new job abroad, he's sent back to his hometown. There, he reconnects with an old friend who is now navigating a complicated romance, and discovers his father has been deeply affected by the financial crisis.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.4 - 27
The SeaMovie · 2002 · 109mAging and wealthy Thordur gathers his estranged family in his isolated Icelandic fishing village to plan for the future of their family business. However, their reunion stirs up a torrent of long-hidden, painful family secrets.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.1 - 28
BlindMovie · 2014 · 96m · DramaAfter losing her sight, Ingrid finds solace in her home, a space for solitude with her husband and her thoughts. Soon, she begins to sense her husband's presence in their apartment while he's at work. Simultaneously, her lonely neighbor, disillusioned with pornography, becomes fixated on a woman across the street. Ingrid is aware of this, but her true struggles are internal. Her deepest fears and hidden desires begin to consume her.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.2 - 29
Blind SpotMovie · 2018 · 98mBlind Spot explores the complexities of mental illness, focusing on the hidden difficulties often overlooked. The story follows a mother's gradual realization that her daughter is facing much deeper challenges than she had previously understood.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.6 - 30
Open HeartsMovie · 2002 · 113m · Drama, RomanceCecilie and Joachim are on the verge of marriage when a sudden car accident leaves Joachim with a disability, drastically changing their future. The other driver, Marie, and her family also face consequences. Marie’s husband, Niels, who works at the hospital, develops a strong affection for Cecilie.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.0 - 31
The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli MäkiMovie · 2016 · 95m · Drama, RomanceSummer 1962. Olli Mäki, a Finnish boxer, is on the verge of winning the world featherweight championship. He's traveled from the countryside to Helsinki, and everything is set for him to achieve fame and wealth. All he needs to do is train and focus. However, Olli is struggling because he's fallen in love with Raija.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.6 - 32
Frozen LandMovie · 2005 · 133m · DramaFired from his teaching job, a man takes out his frustration on his difficult teenage son. The son responds by acquiring a CD player using counterfeit money. This act sets off a series of unfortunate events, as each person affected redirects their own troubles onto someone else.IMDb 7.4TMDB 6.7 - 33
Of Horses and MenMovie · 2013 · 85m · Drama, Romance, ComedyThis is a story of love and connection between people and horses in the countryside, where their lives become deeply intertwined. Love and loss are powerfully linked, leading to devastating outcomes. The community’s fate is reflected through the horses’ experiences.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.9 - 34
UndercurrentMovie · 2010 · 87mThe crew of the fishing vessel Undercurrent RE 29 are weary of their monotonous week-long voyages. Their routine is shattered one dark night when a reliable crew member takes his own life. A young woman joins the next tour to fill the vacancy, and slowly, the crew's delicate equilibrium unravels as personal problems from home ignite dangerous conflicts.IMDb 6.2TMDB 7.1 - 35
HeartstoneMovie · 2016 · 129m · Romance, DramaIn a secluded Icelandic fishing village, teenagers Thór and Kristján navigate a complicated summer. Thór pursues a girl, while Kristján grapples with unexpected feelings for his close friend. As summer fades and Iceland’s unforgiving landscape reasserts itself, they must confront the realities of growing up and prepare to leave their childhood behind.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.1 - 36
FleeMovie · 2021 · 89m · Documentary, AnimationMostly told through animation to protect his privacy, Amin reflects on his childhood as an Afghan refugee while confronting a secret he has guarded for two decades.IMDb 7.9TMDB 7.7 - 37
ChildrenMovie · 2006 · 90mKaritas, a single mother of four struggling financially, is locked in a custody battle with her ex-husband over her three daughters. Unaware of her twelve-year-old Gudmund's plight, she doesn't see the danger he's in – Gudmund is being severely bullied at school and spiraling out of control. Gudmund's only friend is Marinó, a man in his forties living with his mother in the same apartment building, who has schizophrenia. When Marinó discovers his mother is secretly dating someone new, his mental state begins to unravel.IMDb 7.3TMDB 6.1 - 38
Sami BloodMovie · 2016 · 110m · DramaElle Marja, a 14-year-old Sami girl who raises reindeer, experiences the racism of the 1930s firsthand, including invasive phrenological examinations at her boarding school. This exposure sparks a desire for a different life. To attain this new existence, she must transform herself completely and sever all connections with her family and her culture.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.3 - 39
Free JimmyMovie · 2006 · 86m · Animation, ComedyA group of four marijuana enthusiasts, five vegans, three gangsters, four hunters, and one person have a multitude of reasons to liberate a drug-addicted elephant.IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.4 - 40
The Punk SyndromeMovie · 2012 · 85m · Documentary, Music"The Punk Syndrome" tells the story of Pertti Kurikan Nimipäivät, Finland's most remarkable punk rock band. Composed of Pertti, Kari, Toni, and Sami, all of whom have intellectual disabilities, the band plays with fierce energy and unwavering self-respect. The film follows these dedicated musicians as they rise from being unknown to achieving popularity. It captures their struggles, romances, and intense emotional experiences, documenting long hours in the studio and on tour. We see them sharing laughter, tears, and disagreements – even over the best seat on the tour bus – before always finding a way to reconcile and connect with their fans, passionately proclaiming the greatness of their music.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.1 - 41
The Man Without a PastMovie · 2002 · 97m · Comedy, Drama, RomanceA man arrives in Helsinki and is brutally attacked by thugs, surviving only to wake up with complete amnesia. He starts over with no past, forming a bond with a stray dog and developing feelings for a Salvation Army volunteer.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.4 - 42
The Amazing Truth About Queen RaquelaMovie · 2008 · 80mRaquela, a transsexual woman from Cebu City, Philippines, longs for a better life in Paris. She chooses to work in internet pornography to achieve her dream, finding success and new connections. These include Valerie, another transsexual woman in Iceland, and Michael, the website owner. With Valerie's help, Raquela travels to Iceland, where Michael promises a meeting in Paris. Will Paris fulfill her expectations? And will Michael be the romantic partner she hopes for?IMDb 5.8TMDB 4.0 - 43
Louder Than BombsMovie · 2015 · 105m · DramaThree years after his wife, the celebrated photographer Isabelle Reed, died in a car accident, Gene continues to navigate daily life with his quiet teenage son, Conrad. A planned exhibition of Isabelle’s photographs brings Gene’s older son, Jonah, back to the family home. It's the first time in many years that Gene and his two sons are all living together again.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.5 - 44
The Good SonMovie · 2011 · 88mA young man's world starts to unravel when his mother develops an unexpected affection for someone she meets at a party.IMDb 5.9TMDB 4.7 - 45
A White, White DayMovie · 2019 · 109m · DramaIn a secluded Icelandic town, a police chief grieving the recent death of his wife starts to suspect a local man of having an affair with her. His growing obsession with uncovering the truth puts him and those he cares about in danger. It's a story about grief, revenge, and unwavering love.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.1 - 46
Mouth to MouthMovie · 2005 · 94mAfter a difficult event at home, teenage Vera leaves her family and finds herself living with Morgan, a middle-aged drug addict who exploits her as a prostitute to fund his habit and mounting debts. As Vera's family unravels, her father, Mats, desperately searches for a way to bring her back before it's too late.IMDb 6.1TMDB 4.6 - 47
Little WingMovie · 2016 · 100mLittle Wing is the story of Varpu, a 12-year-old girl rapidly approaching adulthood, and her mother, who resists growing up. Varpu lives with her mother and has never known her father. One night, frustrated with her mother and friends, Varpu steals a car and drives north to find him, knowing only his name. But the father she meets isn't what she imagined. This encounter sparks a realization in both Varpu and her mother about their connection to each other and to the world around them.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.7 - 48
DarlingMovie · 2007 · 94mEva values appearances above all else – the perfect clothes, the right social circle, the most exclusive locations. Her carefully constructed world unravels when she loses her job and pushes away her friends by betraying her boyfriend. Suddenly adrift, she encounters a surprising new person while navigating a life far removed from her usual surroundings.IMDb 6.5TMDB 5.9 - 49
They Have EscapedMovie · 2014 · 101mTwo young men, struggling with difficult lives, escape from a halfway house and travel to one of their homes.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.0 - 50
Hunting FliesMovie · 2017 · 106mFired on his first day as a teacher, an optimistic educator tries to get his job back by taking his students hostage. He forces them to settle a generations-old conflict between the two villages they represent.IMDb 6.3TMDB 7.8 - 51
Kissed by WinterMovie · 2005 · 84mGrief-stricken after her son's death, Victoria relocates to a quiet town to work as a doctor at the local clinic. She tries to leave her past behind, but her efforts are disrupted when a young man is found dead in the snow. Victoria is forced to deliver the devastating news to his parents. While the police declare it an accident, Victoria senses something unsettling about the circumstances.IMDb 6.4TMDB 5.7 - 52
Eat Sleep DieMovie · 2012 · 104m · DramaA young woman from Eastern Europe, working in Sweden, is forced to make a difficult decision after losing her job at the factory due to company cost-cutting measures.IMDb 6.4TMDB 5.9 - 53
The Art of CryingMovie · 2007 · 106mIn early 1970s South Jutland, 11-year-old Allan faces a difficult life. His father struggles with mental instability and frequently threatens suicide, while his mother is emotionally withdrawn. Allan feels responsible for holding the family together. When a competing family endangers his father's work, Allan begins to commit increasingly disturbing acts.IMDb 7.3TMDB 6.8 - 54
Thicker Than WaterMovie · 2006 · 90mPétur, an optometrist, is content with his life and his marriage to Ásta. They are expecting another child, alongside their ten-year-old son Örn. Then, unexpectedly, Pétur discovers he is not Örn's biological father.IMDb 6.3TMDB 5.6 - 55
RepriseMovie · 2006 · 107m · DramaPhillip and Erik have been close friends since they were children. They both love the novels of the reclusive author Sten Egil Dahl and both want to be writers themselves. But life takes them on different paths as they both try to achieve their dreams.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.1 - 56
The Here AfterMovie · 2015 · 102m · DramaAfter serving a prison sentence, John returns home to his father with hopes of a new beginning. But in his community, his past crime continues to cast a long shadow.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.3 - 57
Steam of LifeMovie · 2010 · 80m · DocumentaryIn a traditional Finnish sauna, men engage in open and honest conversations. They speak candidly, sharing their thoughts and feelings directly.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.1 - 58
Nymphomaniac: Vol. IMovie · 2013 · 118m · DramaSeligman discovers an injured woman unconscious in an alley and takes her home. She introduces herself as Joe and reveals she is a nymphomaniac. Joe recounts her life and sexual encounters with numerous men since adolescence, while Seligman describes his interests, including fly fishing, studying Fibonacci numbers, and listening to organ music.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.8 - 59
The DeepMovie · 2012 · 95m · DramaThe Deep tells the incredible true story of a shipwreck off Iceland in 1984. It follows the sole survivor, a man whose extraordinary determination to live captivated the world. His survival became a scientific mystery and transformed him into a national hero.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.3 - 60
Truth About MenMovie · 2010 · 91mWhen Mads and his girlfriend Marie move into a new house, Mads is suddenly filled with doubt. He questions if he's found the purpose of his life and whether he's fulfilled his dreams. He abruptly leaves Marie and embarks on a desperate journey to pursue his greatest aspirations, searching for meaning and a connection.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.0 - 61
You, the LivingMovie · 2007 · 89m · Drama, Comedy, MusicIn the Swedish city of Lethe, a series of brief, darkly humorous scenes unfold, depicting people from all walks of life. These vignettes are fleeting, lasting only seconds to a couple of minutes each. We see a young woman recalling a dream honeymoon with a rock guitarist, a man waking from a nightmare about bomber planes, a businessman boasting about his success while being pickpocketed, and other similar moments. The collection is set to Dixieland jazz and related music.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.1 - 62
Concrete NightMovie · 2013 · 97m · DramaIn a cramped and oppressive Helsinki neighborhood, a 14-year-old boy learns harsh lessons about life from his older brother as the brother faces an impending prison sentence.IMDb 6.4TMDB 5.8 - 63
GentlemenMovie · 2014 · 141mInjured and frightened, a young writer takes refuge in a Stockholm apartment. There, he documents the story of the missing Morgan brothers, known for their lively personalities and charisma.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.2 - 64
MetropiaMovie · 2009 · 86m · Animation, Drama, Science FictionIn the near future, with oil reserves dwindling, Europe relies on a network of underground tunnels for transportation. While traveling these tunnels, Roger begins hearing voices, most notably one persistent voice. His attempts to silence it lead him down a disturbing path, uncovering a sinister conspiracy involving control – of both mind and body.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.1 - 65
The Guitar MongoloidMovie · 2004 · 89mThis film offers a glimpse into an unfamiliar side of everyday Sweden. It follows the lives of a 12-year-old boy writing simple punk songs, adult men engaging with firearms, and a woman struggling with intense emotional highs and lows, teetering on the edge of self-destruction.IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.4 - 66
ParentsMovie · 2016 · 86mA couple struggles with the emptiness left after their child leaves home. Seeking to recapture their lost spark, they revisit their old apartment, the place where they first fell in love. One morning, they wake up feeling decades younger, forcing them to confront the realization that the past they remember may be gone forever.IMDb 5.4TMDB 4.1 - 67
Man's JobMovie · 2007 · 103m · DramaJuha, a 38-year-old father of three with a wife struggling with depression, considers himself a provider. His world is upended when he loses his job. Ashamed, he fabricates a story to conceal his unemployment from his family. He and his friend Olli then start prostitution to financially support his wife and children, earning in two hours what previously took them two days. The lies and shame intensify, but the money from this new life seems to outweigh the emotional cost.IMDb 6.5TMDB 5.7 - 68
SubmarinoMovie · 2010 · 115m · DramaNick and his younger brother cared for their infant sibling while their mother battled alcoholism. Tragedy strikes when the baby dies, and both brothers are consumed by guilt. Years later, Nick is released from prison after serving a sentence for assault. He struggles with alcohol, lives in a shelter, and attempts to assist an old friend. At their mother's funeral, Nick reunites with his brother. The brother is now a single father, but increasingly relies on drugs. Desperate to provide for his son, he begins dealing drugs. Eventually, the two brothers cross paths once more.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.1 - 69
AntichristMovie · 2009 · 104m · Drama, Horror, ThrillerA couple struggling with grief and marital problems seeks solace in their secluded cabin, "Eden," deep in the woods. Hoping to heal and reconnect, they find their situation escalating as nature unleashes unforeseen challenges.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.6 - 70
Reconstructing UtøyaMovie · 2018 · 91mThis documentary follows the aftermath of a devastating tragedy. Nearly 500 teenagers are grappling with grief after 69 of their friends were killed in a shooting on Utøya island. The film explores the island's transformation from a place of safety to the site of unimaginable horror, and details the subsequent efforts to rebuild and restore hope for the survivors and the nation.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.1 - 71
Screaming MasterpieceMovie · 2005 · 84mThis documentary explores the vibrant music scene in Iceland, featuring some of the country's most accomplished and recognizable musicians.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.5 - 72
AFRMovie · 2007 · 83mThis mockumentary follows Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen and his clandestine relationship with Emil, until the Prime Minister is assassinated. The film blends archival footage with actors and computer effects to depict the assassination.IMDb 5.2TMDB 5.7 - 73
AuroraMovie · 2019 · 106mA woman who avoids serious relationships finds herself falling for a man who has a young daughter and is seeking a wife before he passes away. She agrees to help him find someone, but her own reluctance to commit is tested by the situation.IMDb 6.8TMDB 5.5 - 74
A Royal AffairMovie · 2012 · 137m · Drama, History, RomanceA young queen develops feelings for her royal physician, and together they ignite a revolution that fundamentally alters their country.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.4 - 75
NorthMovie · 2009 · 78m · Comedy, DramaAfter a nervous breakdown, ski athlete Jomar lives in isolation as a guard at a ski park. He learns he may have a child in northern Norway and embarks on a journey there by snowmobile, taking only five liters of alcohol. Through stunning arctic landscapes, Jomar actively resists reaching his destination. Along the way, he encounters other vulnerable people who subtly encourage him to confront his past and embrace a more hopeful future.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.5 - 76
Land of MineMovie · 2015 · 100m · War, Drama, HistoryAfter Germany's surrender in May 1945, a group of young German prisoners of war are transferred to Denmark and then sent to the West Coast. There, they are tasked with clearing over two million German landmines from the beaches. Under the supervision of a Danish sergeant, the boys must work by hand, crawling in the sand to disarm the dangerous explosives.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.8 - 77
Hawaii, OsloMovie · 2004 · 125m · Drama, RomanceIn Oslo, on the hottest day of the year, the lives of several people intersect unexpectedly. The film follows Frode and Milla as they await the birth of their child, who has been diagnosed with a short life expectancy. We also meet Bobbie-Pop, a washed-up singer attempting suicide; Leon, an institutionalized kleptomaniac seeking his bride of ten years, Åsa; and Leon's brother, Trygve, who plans to escape from prison during a visit for Leon’s birthday. Central to the story is Vidar, Leon’s insightful friend at the institution, who possesses a unique perspective and may hold the key to saving them all – perhaps even himself.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.8 - 78
Mother of MineMovie · 2005 · 111m · Drama, War1943. With his father dead in the war, nine-year-old Eero is sent to Sweden to live with foster parents, joining thousands of other Finnish children seeking safety. Eero struggles to adjust, especially to his foster mother Signe’s coldness. Signe, grieving the loss of her own daughter who drowned, longs for a girl and finds it difficult to connect with Eero.IMDb 7.6TMDB 6.6 - 79
BeyondMovie · 2010 · 99m · DramaOn Christmas morning, Leena learns her mother is dying and returns to her childhood hometown for the first time as an adult. Having spent her life avoiding the pain of a difficult past, Leena must confront her mother and the memories of her childhood in order to find closure and move forward.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.4 - 80
Virgin MountainMovie · 2015 · 90m · DramaFúsi lives for routine, finding solace in his predictable days. But when he's unexpectedly enrolled in a dance class, he's thrust into the vibrant chaos of the real world.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.2 - 81
ManslaughterMovie · 2005 · 100mA college professor gives up his family and job to defend his mistress, a student activist accused of murdering a police officer.IMDb 6.7TMDB 5.7 - 82
The Early Years: Erik Nietzsche Part 1Movie · 2007 · 91mErik Nietzsche, an intelligent but shy young man, is determined to become a film director. In the late 1970s, he's accepted into the Danish National Film School and thrust into a world of demanding instructors, eccentric classmates, and unspoken norms. This intense period leaves Erik feeling like an outsider in the film industry, often observing the absurdities around him. He navigates labor disputes, experiences romance, and encounters independent women who avoid commitment. The film blends drama and comedy, offering a witty look at the film world, where our persistent young director seems poised to succeed with his unique vision.IMDb 6.2TMDB 4.5 - 83
Oslo, August 31stMovie · 2011 · 90m · DramaA recovering drug addict gets a day off from rehab and returns to Oslo. He reunites with old friends, confronts his history, and grapples with an uncertain future. Throughout the day, a series of interactions reveal his desire for belonging and his profound isolation.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.5 - 84
Force MajeureMovie · 2014 · 120m · DramaA Swedish family on vacation in the French Alps faces moments of fear as an avalanche occurs.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.9 - 85
PlayMovie · 2011 · 118m · Drama, CrimeBetween 2006 and 2008, a group of Swedish boys, aged 12 to 14, repeatedly robbed other children in central Gothenburg. They carried out approximately 40 robberies using a carefully planned scheme called the "little brother number," relying on elaborate role-playing and gang-like talk rather than physical force.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.8 - 86
The HuntMovie · 2012 · 116m · DramaA solitary teacher battles for custody of his son. His life begins to improve with the arrival of love and encouraging news from his son, but this newfound happiness is threatened when a simple untruthderails everything.IMDb 8.3TMDB 8.1 - 87
Falkenberg FarewellMovie · 2006 · 91m · DramaThat final summer in Falkenberg finds five boys, now young men about to leave for the wider world. At least, that's the plan for most of them.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.1 - 88
Woman at WarMovie · 2018 · 101m · Drama, Thriller, ComedyHalla launches a determined campaign against the local aluminum industry, willing to risk everything to safeguard the unspoiled Icelandic Highlands she cherishes. Her resolve is tested when an orphan unexpectedly enters her life.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.2 - 89
Out of NatureMovie · 2014 · 80m · Comedy, Drama*Out of Nature* follows a father in his thirties living in a small Norwegian town. He feels disconnected from his life and yearns for escape – from his job, his family, into the wilderness. During a solitary hiking trip, he's compelled to examine his own existence as a husband, father, and son. *Out of Nature* is an original, humorous, and heartfelt film about rediscovering engagement with life.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.4 - 90
The Orheim CompanyMovie · 2012 · 104mThis is a powerful story of a young man navigating a childhood shaped by his father's alcoholism. It's also a vivid coming-of-age narrative exploring the intense emotions of adolescence: first love, heartbreak, and the search for freedom and forgiveness.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.5
