994 Swedish Films to Watch Now

'Swing It' Teacher

1940 • 87 min

A group of traditional teachers find themselves learning swing dancing from one of their students.

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Hating Gothenburg

2007 • 80 min

The bleak and angry lives of a group of teenage boys in southern Sweden are disrupted by the unexpected arrival of a free-spirited cousin.

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Under ditt parasoll

1968 • 97 min

This musical film follows the band Sven-Ingvars, who portray 19th-century traveling musicians from Värmland. They are hired to rescue an earl's daughter who has been kidnapped by a cruel officer with a hatred of music. The band journeys to the…

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Crisis

1946 • 93 min

Drama, Romance

A piano teacher in a peaceful Swedish village and her adopted daughter find their lives changed when the daughter's birth mother suddenly appears. The arrival stirs up complicated feelings and tests the bonds between them. The story explores love, what…

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Roseanna

1967 • 104 min

The body of a young American woman is discovered in the Göta Canal, Sweden's largest waterway. With virtually no clues, the murder appears unsolvable. Detective Martin Beck and his team take on the case. They quickly identify a strong suspect…

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Sex hopp och kärlek

2005 • 93 min

This drama explores love, desire, and the search for hope. Birgit leads a predictable life with her husband Lennart and teenage daughter.

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Se upp för dårarna

2007 • 103 min

Two young women, one an immigrant from Turkey and the other seeking independence from her father's control, both apply to the police academy and forge a strong friendship there.

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The King of Ping Pong

2008 • 107 min

Rille, a teenager who is isolated and tormented by his peers but finds solace only in playing ping pong, faces a fight for survival when a family secret about their father is revealed during spring break, sparking a dangerous conflict…

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Monky

2017 • 90 min

Eleven-year-old Frank discovers a monkey in his family's garden, who he names Monky. Soon, Frank's family realizes Monky is no ordinary animal. They must uncover Monky's origins and protect her from the village.

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Åsa-Nisse bland grevar och baroner

1961 • 93 min

Åsa-Nisse takes a job as a forest ranger at Count Malcolm's estate, Segerstad.

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Åsa-Nisse i agentform

1967 • 97 min

Åsa-Nisse and Klabbarparn take Sjökvisten under their wing, training him to become a secret agent.

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Beyond Dreams

2017 • 90 min

After serving a prison sentence, Mirja struggles to find her footing. Taking a job as a hotel cleaner, she begins a double life. She's pulled between caring for her ailing mother and reconnecting with her loyal friends, who have always…

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Midsommardansen

1971 • 90 min

A group of young people celebrate midsummer with dancing, drinking, and romance in the countryside, but also experience conflict. The festivities give way to violence, jealousy, and guilt. Their journey home takes a tragic turn when one of their cars…

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I Love You Karlsson

1947 • 95 min

Marie is a young woman working at a daycare center. When the building is sold to a new owner who only wants dogs, the daycare faces closure. Marie works to change the owner's mind, using clever strategies to help him…

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We Home Toilers

1942 • 90 min

Kristiana, a woman from the countryside, works as a maid for the Larsson family in Stockholm. The family is known for frequently changing their household staff. Kristiana is stern but kind.

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The Quiet Game

2011 • 90 min

Three women who have never met inherit a manor from a woman named Dolores. They gather at the neglected mansion and find it occupied by Christian, a 40-year-old man who lived with Dolores for nearly ten years. He claims to…

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The Father

1969 • 106 min

A Cavalry Captain and his brother, a Chaplain, debate the paternity of a child a maid is expecting. They discuss whether the maid's husband, the adjutant, could be the father.

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Say That You Love Me

2006 • 87 min

In the suburbs of Sweden, Fatou, a teenager craving affection, experiences a devastating trauma when she is gang-raped by classmates. This event shatters her life.

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The Last Sentence

2012 • 104 min

Award-winning journalist Torgny Segerstedt becomes a vocal opponent of Hitler, sharply criticizing Swedish politicians who chose neutrality in the face of Nazi tyranny. Armed only with his pen, Segerstedt's personal life is marked by controversy: an affair with his editor's…

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Bang!

1977 • 100 min

A solitary teacher struggles with a midlife crisis, exploring romantic connections while experimenting with composing unconventional music.

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A Song for Martin

2001 • 118 min

Martin, a symphony conductor, falls in love with Barbara, a violinist, and they begin a relationship. Five years later, Martin starts experiencing memory loss and increasing confusion. He is eventually diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, and Barbara attempts to support him,…

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Bang Bang Orangutang

2005 • 106 min

A man, deeply burdened by work and the pressures of his career, inadvertently causes a devastating tragedy for a family.

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Chez Nous

1978 • 99 min

A stripper working at Club Chez Nous is found murdered. The person responsible reaches out to a newspaper, attempting to manipulate the narrative. Two journalists begin investigating the case and uncover a series of additional crimes.

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Girl with Hyacinths

1950 • 89 min

After a young woman's suicide, she leaves everything to her neighbor. The neighbor becomes driven to uncover the truth behind her death.

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The Anchorage

2010 • 87 min

C.W. Winter and Anders Edström's minimalist film blends narrative, documentary, and art installation to portray the everyday life of Ulla, a middle-aged woman living in isolated self-sufficiency on a remote island in the Stockholm archipelago.

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The Flamboyant Sex

1961 • 78 min

This film follows three Swedish girls as they spend a day in Paris. Drawn to the city's energy, they find themselves short on funds and take on work as nude models at an art school to earn a little money.

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The Happy Tailor

1945 • 107 min

Sören, a poor tailor with a large family, aspires to be a miller and purchases the village windmill using funds he doesn't actually possess.

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The Accidental Golfer

1991 • 107 min

Comedy

A competitive woman challenges her businessman boyfriend to learn golf in a week. Unbeknownst to them, a friend overhears the bet and accepts, despite having no experience. With help from his enthusiastic Norwegian friend, he tries to master the sport.…

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The Health Journey

1999 • 105 min

Comedy

In the scenic Dalarna region of Sweden, the Granhedsgården health resort faces dwindling visitors and financial trouble due to its isolated location. The owners are desperate for a way to attract guests. Stig-Helmer, recently single and with questionable lifestyle choices,…

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Miss Julie

2013 • 87 min

Julie, the daughter of a wealthy family, calls off her engagement and finds herself drawn to one of the household staff. Their relationship starts as something simple, but it ultimately leads to a devastating tragedy.

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White People

2015 • 82 min

A group of people are abducted from the streets and imprisoned in an underground facility, held there while they await deportation. The film explores their struggle to escape and the consequences they face if they succeed.

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Sköna juveler

1984 • 92 min

In a bleak future, two private investigators are hired to recover a stolen bracelet.

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Sebbe

2010 • 83 min

Sebbe, a 15-year-old living in a cramped apartment with his mother, never intended to build a bomb. It just happened. He finds solace and freedom in a junkyard, transforming discarded objects into creations. But as his world narrows, his isolation…

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Hallåhallå

2014 • 98 min

Disa's husband is pursuing a new relationship and life, leaving her feeling unfulfilled. However, a series of unexpected encounters begin to shift her perspective: a talkative father with seven children arrives in town, a reserved patient at her hospital starts…

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The Sacrifice

1986 • 149 min • Box office $1M

Drama

Alexander, a journalist, philosopher, and former actor, is celebrating his birthday with loved ones when the world changes forever. A global announcement reveals that nuclear war has begun. Amidst rising tensions and the looming threat of destruction, Alexander must find…

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The Quiet Roar

2014 • 77 min

MARIANNE (Evabritt Strandberg), a 68-year-old woman facing a terminal illness, attends a clinic for therapy. There, she undergoes treatment involving Psilocybin (LSD) and meditation with counselor Eva (Hanna Schygulla). This process allows Marianne to journey into her subconscious, where she…

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The Real Estate

2018 • 88 min

Nojet, who spent her life partying, inherits an apartment building from her father. What seems like an easy source of income quickly becomes a problem as she's drawn into the complicated and shadowy world of the Swedish housing market.

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Kommer du med mig då?

2003 • 105 min

"Make Believe" is a film about embracing life, seeking truth, and the unspoken love between two people who are unaware of their feelings for each other.

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Calle P

1965 • 74 min

Calle Parking has created a revolutionary car that folds down to the size of a suitcase, designed to solve parking issues in Stockholm. However, when he presents his invention to the authorities, it creates a conflict of interest.

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Day and Night

2004 • 95 min

Thomas is ending his life, and spends his final day visiting everyone important to him – his son, wife, mistress, and others. Those around him don't realize this goodbye is permanent, and he shares words with them that they will…

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Anna

1970 • 82 min

A doctor, her daughter, and their young housekeeper spend the summer on a secluded island.

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The Unpromised Land

2019 • 87 min

Sabina arrives in the Swedish town of Holmsund with her Roma brothers, seeking work after traveling from Romania. Elin, a local, is singing in the church at the graduation ceremony as summer begins. Sabina and Elin connect, and together they…

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My Sister My Love

1966 • 97 min

Sweden, 1782. Jacob, a spirited young nobleman, returns from studying in France. He is overjoyed to be home, especially to reunite with his sister Charlotte. But Charlotte is already promised to Baron Alsmeden, a powerful figure at court, and this…

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Leo

2007 • 78 min

Leo celebrates his 30th birthday with loved ones, raising a glass to what's ahead. However, after the celebration, something unexpected occurs as Leo and his girlfriend walk home, irrevocably altering their lives.

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Judge Not

1914 • 57 min

Helder leads a contented family life, which is disrupted when his wife receives a letter from her brother Albert. The letter reveals that Albert has escaped from prison.

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Raven's End

1963 • 101 min

Drama

In 1930s rural Sweden, a restless teenager finds comfort in writing stories about the everyday lives of his community. Surrounded by beautiful scenery and traditional homes, he dedicates himself to a novel inspired by his own life in this small…

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One Swedish Summer

1968 • 105 min

A young man, reserved and lacking experience, returns to Sweden for the summer to stay with his mother. During his time there, he becomes involved with several women.

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JerryMaja's Detective Agency - The First Mystery

2018 • 89 min

The detectives from the popular series face their first real case: the Hammurabi Contest at Valleby School is threatened. The contest offers a valuable ancient book detailing dispute resolution. Just before it begins, the book vanishes mysteriously. Without it, the…

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Father to Be

1979 • 103 min

Bosse balances a demanding job at an advertising agency with writing what he believes will be a groundbreaking novel. He meets Lena at a burger restaurant, and soon discovers she's pregnant. Bosse becomes overwhelmed, fearing his career will stall and…

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Leif

1987 • 108 min

A local newspaper article rocks a close-knit community. The article, signed only "Leif," alleges that the town's major arms manufacturer, Rotum, is illegally exporting weapons. Gunnar Volt, Rotum's CEO, is stunned. The accusation strikes at the heart of the town's…

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Medicine

2014 • 115 min

Johanna is a journalist at a women's magazine, struggling with a difficult boss, low pay, and a recent heartbreak as her husband has left her for someone younger. Facing a major life crisis, she decides to try a new medication.

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Vilken jävla cirkus

2017 • 119 min

"What a Damn Circus" follows Hugo, a university student who falls for Agnes, a talented violinist. A life-altering event forces him to re-evaluate his path. The story evolves into a romantic drama-comedy, filled with humor and warmth, as Hugo joins…

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Koko-di Koko-da

2019 • 86 min

Horror, Comedy, Fantasy

A couple's journey to reconnect takes a dark turn when they encounter a traveling sideshow performer and his unsettling group in the woods. The performer and his entourage begin to torment the couple, drawing them into a series of psychologically…

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Burrowing

2009 • 76 min

An eleven-year-old boy watches his neighborhood gradually fall into disrepair, as its outward appearance of neatness deteriorates.

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Split Dreams

2017

Mattheus lives in Jordbro, a suburb south of Stockholm, and possesses an extraordinary talent: he's incredibly fast. His ambition is to become a top athlete and compete for Sweden in the Olympic Games.

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The Marriage Wrestler

1964 • 90 min

Stockholm, 1912. The city is hosting the Olympic Games. At the hotel Eros, passionate relationships and sensual encounters unfold.

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Love Is Not a Game

1971 • 97 min

Lillemor, a flight attendant, falls for Robert, a Black American jazz ballet instructor. Their relationship sparks disapproval from family and friends.

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Heartbreak Hotel

2006 • 101 min

Elisabeth and Gudrun are two Swedish women in their forties, both recently divorced, who form an unlikely friendship after a parking dispute. Elisabeth, a confident gynecologist, takes the more reserved Gudrun on a journey through the challenges and pleasures of…

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Feel the Beat

2018 • 87 min

This is a romantic story set against the backdrop of Stockholm's swing dance scene. It's a dramatic comedy exploring themes of love, music, and dance.

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Fröken Kyrkråtta

1941 • 82 min

In Gothenburg, banking director Anders Berg decides to dismiss his former secretary, Vivi Lundgren, who had clearly been trying to manipulate him.

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Do You Believe in Angels?

1961 • 108 min

Jan Froman, a young man with ambitious goals, takes a job as an assistant janitor at a bank. Using inherited wealth, he begins investing in real estate, which steadily appreciates. He falls for Margareta, whose father is a naval officer.…

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Åsa-Nisse i kronans kläder

1958 • 87 min

Corporal Åsa-Nisse Nilsson is an officer who effectively trains his soldiers in both discipline and military tactics.

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National match

1932 • 87 min

Erik Andersson and Brita Blomstedt get married. At the wedding celebration, Erik consumes alcohol he's not accustomed to. Later that night, Erik is involved in a fight that results in a police officer being stabbed.

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Åsa-Nisse i popform

1964 • 105 min

When pop music arrives in the village of Knohult, Åsa-Nisse unveils his latest creation: a device that causes his chickens to lay eggs in time with the rhythm.

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Åsa-Nisse i rekordform

1969 • 76 min

Åsa-Nisse creates a revolutionary new fuel that dramatically transforms boats, making them resemble rockets.

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So Different

2009 • 104 min

Lotta, a single mother, and her sister Sanna lead successful but distinct lives. Both find themselves drawn to men who are the opposite of what they typically seek.

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The Island

1966 • 107 min

A quiet island community descends into suspicion when a priest vanishes. Rumors spread that a local nobleman is responsible, fueled by a recent argument between the two men. Though the priest is actually taking a sabbatical to rediscover his faith,…

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Åsa-Nisse och tjocka släkten

1963 • 96 min

Åsa-Nisse's brother Julius returns from the United States, seemingly wealthy. Meanwhile, Åsa-Nisse and Klabbarparen are looking after a young child, which creates a series of problems.

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Åsa-Nisse och den stora kalabaliken

1968 • 78 min

Sjökvist is looking for someone to help with the shop's housework, and Åsa-Nisse offers to assist him in placing an advertisement in the local newspaper.

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Ögat

1998 • 114 min

Fredrik works as a director for a company that makes remote-controlled inspection cameras for pipes. Deeply in love with his girlfriend Ingrid, he orchestrates a fake suicide to observe how she grieves. Using cameras installed throughout their home, he secretly…

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Between Summers

1995 • 112 min

Torun and Mikael have been married for a few years. While on vacation along the Danish coast, their young son Melker drowns in an accident. Torun first directs her anger at her sister, who was responsible for watching the children.…

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Limpan

1983 • 82 min

Limpan, an alcoholic in recovery, is housed in a rehabilitation facility with the promise of a job. When he's not yet cleared for release, he impulsively runs away. He’s apprehended and returned, only to be turned away because the facility…

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Försök inte med mej...

1946 • 92 min

Björn Norell, a quiet assistant at an art gallery, loses his job when he fails to locate a missing piece of a set: the third of three Buddha statues. Determined to regain his position, Norell embarks on a search for…

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Song of the Scarlet Flower

1956 • 104 min

Olof is banished from his home after pursuing an unsuitable marriage. He finds work as a log driver, and his reputation as a womanizer spreads quickly.

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Blood Paradise

2018 • 82 min

Following the failure of her newest book, bestselling crime author Robin Richards (Andréa Winter) is sent by her publisher to the Swedish countryside to find inspiration. She encounters a collection of unusual people: her driver and devoted fan, his fiercely…

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The Anderssons Hit the Road

2013 • 95 min

When Sune and his family find an antique painting that might be incredibly valuable, they face a problem: it has no signature. The Anderssons embark on a lively European road trip to uncover the painting's history.

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Woman of Darkness

1966 • 113 min

Sweden, 1889. Young Per Nilsson lives under the strict control of his powerful mother, Anna Månsdotter. His father passed away years ago, and he and his mother have shared a close, complicated relationship for a long time. Per marries Hanna…

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My Home Is Copacabana

1965 • 85 min

Arne Sucksdorff’s drama centers on four homeless children—Jorginho, Rico, Lici, and Paulinho—fighting to survive in the Rio de Janeiro slums. They earn money shining shoes, scavenging for food, and pickpocketing, all while hoping to escape their life on the streets.…

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The Girls

1968 • 100 min

Three women on a tour of Sweden with a production of "Lysistrata" discover their personal lives and marriages reflected in the play. As the tour progresses, the lines between the performance, their real lives, and dreamlike scenarios start to blur.

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Moreno and the Silence

2006 • 91 min

Following her departure from a secluded religious community, a young woman is murdered, presenting a challenging case for Detective Moreno. The community tightly guards its secrets and resists police cooperation. However, when a second girl is abducted and sends a…

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When Darkness Falls

1960 • 113 min

Elisabeth travels to the quiet village of Västlinge to spend Christmas with her vicar relative and his daughter. Her peaceful holiday is shattered when the local grocer is murdered on Christmas Eve. Police Inspector Christer Wijk arrives to investigate, uncovering…

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Kronblom kommer till stan

1949 • 93 min

Kronblom wins a pig in a lottery and begins constructing a pen for his new companion.

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Monismanien 1995

1975 • 97 min

In a dystopian future, a teacher faces persecution for encouraging independent thought among their students in a one-party state. They are relentlessly pursued as a result. The term "Monismania" also appeared in Astrid Lindgren's 1976 story about the witch Pomperipossa.

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Eskil & Trinidad

2013 • 98 min

Eskil travels with his father through Northern Sweden, feeling the absence of his mother and struggling to fit in with the other boys who are passionate about hockey. His life takes a turn when he encounters Trinidad, an enigmatic woman…

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Tabu

1977 • 115 min

Kristoffer Lohman, a young lawyer, gathers stories and information about various sexual interests. This has significantly impacted his own sexuality. Sara, a conventional and attractive woman, becomes intrigued by Kristoffer's work. The film explores themes of solidarity with marginalized communities…

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The Border

2007 • 117 min

A young man is tasked with establishing a definitive boundary between Finland and Russia – a stark division of white and red, enemy and friend, us and them. While the objective appears straightforward, he discovers that implementing this command in…

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Swedish Beauty

2000 • 88 min

Two boys, captivated by a striking newcomer, dedicate their summer to persuading her to appear in a short film. Their sole interest lies in seeing her unclothed.

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47:an Löken

1971 • 77 min

In the army, 47:an Löken and his friends find themselves in trouble.

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Top 3

2019 • 45 min

This Swedish romantic comedy follows Anton, a man who relies on lists for everything. He falls for David, but their relationship faces challenges as Anton discovers their life goals may be fundamentally different.

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Lockfågeln

1971 • 102 min

As he lies dying, Per Henrik Pistolekors makes a promise to his father. He must kill King Gustav III, a man his father despises. He also has to take his half-sister Annarella to Stockholm, where she can find a wealthy…

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Rider in Blue

1959 • 110 min

While investigating a case in London, private investigator John Hillman's wife, Kajsa, travels to Strömsholm, Sweden, where she becomes entangled in the puzzling murder of the Blue Rider. This happens without anyone at Strömsholm realizing the connection.

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The White Wall

1975 • 74 min

Monika is an everyday Swedish woman living in the mid-1970s. While her world appears modern and polished, her personal life is not. She's unemployed and widowed, navigating loneliness despite living in a seemingly ideal environment. The film follows a day…

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The Count of the Old Town

1935 • 83 min

Police Inspector investigates the elusive jewel thief known as 'Diamond-Lasse,' leading him to a hotel populated by unusual characters.

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Bamse

1968 • 112 min

When Christer Berg dies in a car accident, his son, also named Christer, discovers a teddy bear named Bamse. He learns Bamse belonged to his father's lover, Barbro Persson. Attempting to embarrass her by presenting her as his fiancée to…

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Hamilton 2: But Not If It Concerns Your Daughter

2012 • 86 min • Box office $2M

Action, Drama, Thriller

When Carl Hamilton's 7-year-old goddaughter, Nathalie, is kidnapped, the Swedish authorities take a cautious approach. Faced with this inaction, Hamilton takes matters into his own hands, using his international connections to find a way forward. He and a team of…

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The Eighth Day

1979 • 96 min

Anna and Peiter, both 11, have been friends for years. Peiter's parents are divorced, and he spends one week each year with his father on the same island as Anna. This year, however, they struggle to connect, perhaps due to…

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Young Jönsson Gang Showing Off

1997 • 104 min

When the Jönsson League boys have their circus tickets stolen, they devise a plan to get them back, only to find themselves implicated in a much larger crime!

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The Heart

2018 • 100 min

Mika, a photographer, and Tesfay, a musician, are both on the rise and experience their first love. However, an unspoken tension and a sense of shame develop between them. Their relationship becomes a subtle power struggle, shifting and changing as…

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Freud Leaving Home

1991 • 103 min

For the 60th birthday of Rosha, the matriarch of the Cohen family, her children gather from all corners of the globe. The story centers on Angelique, nicknamed "Freud" for her interest in psychoanalysis. Her siblings include a gay brother living…

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Walpurgis Night

1935 • 82 min

Lena Bergström works in an office and harbors an unrequited love for her boss, Johan Borg. She decides to resign from her job. Borg's wife doesn't want children, but becomes pregnant and has a secret abortion. For reasons unknown, Lena's…

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