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As always, Scandinavian films are well represented, thanks to the great film talent that exists in Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Iceland. Let’s roll out the red carpet. Presenting this year’s list of Nordic movies from TIFF 2019’s website! Contemporary World Cinema A White, White Day (Icelandic) Hlynur Pálmason The powerful new film by Hlynur […]

This year, there’s a bevvy of Nordic films at Hot Docs 2019! I am, of course, very pleased at the sheer number of events, festivals and activities in Toronto. This time, it won’t disappoint. I love the short but sweet selection at Hot Docs this year, especially about Stieg Larsson’s investigative journalism about Neo-Nazism in […]

It’s an exciting time of year here in Toronto, and I’m pleased to announce the Nordic film selection at 2017 TIFF from September 7-17th! I am also fortunate and doubly pleased that I will be working at the TIFF box office this year at Elgin/Winter Garden as a Supervisor, so drop by and say hello if […]

Yes, it’s been awhile, but I finally got some time to sit down and write a post about an important event in Toronto – TIFF 2016 from September 8-18th! There usually is a great selection of Scandinavian films, as those Nordic folks are masters of melancholy movies. Here’s your chance to see a Nordic film primarily […]

TIFF 2015 is truly an exciting time in Toronto! Celebrities abound, the cool, crisp air signals Fall and there is an excellent selection of Scandinavian films that will stimulate you intellectually as well as emotionally. I truly love watching films from different countries. It gives you a sneak peek into the cultures around the world. […]

UPDATED AUGUST 24, 2014 MORE NORDIC FILMS ADDED! Announcing the Scandinavian films of the TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival) SEPTEMBER 4-14TH 2014 this year, there is a good deal of variety of movies with Nordic actors, directors or producers. Below is a brief synopsis taken from the TIFF 2014 website. Scandinavian Films Force Majeure (SWEDEN/DENMARK/NORWAY) […]

This years Swedish films at Hot Docs in Toronto are pretty varied, from an old Swedish has-been socialite to the violent decolonization in Africa, it is going to be interesting! Here is the offering and descriptions from the Hot Docs website: Concerning Violence Unearthing astounding footage of the fight for decolonization and with an intuitive […]

The Toronto International Film Festival 2013 is world-renowned and coming soon (September 5-15th), and I’m excited to announce the line-up of Scandinavian movies that will be showing. Now that the kiddos are going to be in school, get ready to cozy up to fresh popped popcorn and some interesting Nordic films. Below is a brief […]

UPDATED: MARCH 24, 2014 One thing that people miss from their home countries which makes living abroad easier is definitely local TV in their native language. Luckily, the Internet has eliminated most of that problem. However, it is still a bit limited because of local copyright and region access laws. So while you may get […]