Up Next
SONS
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
- Wed - March 26, 2025 - 7:00 pm
See Gustav Möller's new film SONS, a gripping psychological prison drama starring Sidse Babett Knudsen!
HAMMARSKJÖLD - FIGHT FOR PEACE
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
- Wed - April 2, 2025 - 7:00 pm
See the gripping true story of the man John F. Kennedy once called “the greatest statesman of our century."
AURORA
SCREENING & FILM TALK
ESTONIAN CULTURAL DAYSSeries
- Sun - April 6, 2025 - 1:30 pm
Celebrate Estonian Cultural Days on April 6 with a screening and director talk on the suspenseful new feature AURORA.
THE MISSILE
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
- Wed - April 9, 2025 - 7:00 pm
See the absurdist dramedy THE MISSILE, based on a real-life Finnish-Russian border event, in New Nordic Cinema!
STORMSKERRY MAJA
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
- Wed - April 16, 2025 - 7:00 pm
See the epic, sweeping drama based on the beloved novels of Ålandic writer Anni Blomqvist, STORMSKERRY MAJA!
HUNTERS ON A WHITE FIELD
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
- Wed - May 7, 2025 - 7:00 pm
See the Swedish suspense drama HUNTERS ON A WHITE FIELD on May 7!
Previously This Year
ARMAND
WITH DIRECTOR HALFDAN ULLMANN TØNDEL & ACTOR RENATE REINSVE
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
On January 9, see the Norwegian Oscar Contender for Best International Feature Film, ARMAND, with director Halfdan Ullmann Tøndel.
THE BLACK ANGEL + 12 MINUTES
WEST NORDIC FILM DAYS
West Nordic Film DaysSeries
West Nordic Film Days concludes with the Greenlandic horror feature INNGILI QERNERTOQ / THE BLACK ANGEL and a Greenlandic short.
DAY TWO | THE 2025 SÁMI FILM FESTIVAL
SHORT FILMS AND MORE
See a selection of short films on Day Two of the 2025 Sámi Film Festival, returning to Scandinavia House this February!
MY FATHER'S DAUGHTER + SHORTS
WEST NORDIC FILM DAYS
West Nordic Film DaysSeries
The early afternoon session of West Nordic Film Days includes the feature film MY FATHER'S DAUGHTER and two Faroese shorts.
FLOW
SCREENING AND FILM TALK WITH DIRECTOR GINTS ZILBALODIS
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
See the critically acclaimed animated feature FLOW, a Latvian contender for Best International Feature at the 97th Academy Awards!
No Other Land
Film Screening
NEW NORDIC CINEMANORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
Join us on January 6 for a screening of the NO OTHER LAND, a Palestinian/Norwegian film documenting the mass expulsion of Masafer Yatta.
OPENING NIGHT | THE 2025 SÁMI FILM FESTIVAL
SKIERRI and BIEGGA BIEGGÁ
See SKIERRI and BIEGGA BIEGGÁ at on Opening Night of the 2025 Sámi Film Festival, returning to Scandinavia House this February!
THE 2025 SÁMI FILM FESTIVAL
VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON SCREENINGS
Experience the 2025 Sámi Film Festival, returning to Scandinavia House this February!
OPENING NIGHT: SOLITUDE + SHORTS
WEST NORDIC FILM DAYS
West Nordic Film DaysSeries
Opening Night of West Nordic Film Days features the Icelandic feature film SOLITUDE with shorts from the Faroe Islands and Greenland.
WHEN THE LIGHT BREAKS + SHORTS
WEST NORDIC FILM DAYS
West Nordic Film DaysSeries
The late afternoon session of West Nordic Film Days includes WHEN THE LIGHT BREAKS and the short film O, both by Icelandic director Rúnar Rúnarsson.
Previous Years
2024
THE LAST JOURNEY
Screening & Film Talk
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
On December 7, see THE LAST JOURNEY (Sweden, 2024), Sweden's selection for Best International Feature at the 97th Academy Awards, with a film talk by Filip Hammar.
ARMAND
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
On December 5, see the Norwegian Oscar Contender for Best International Feature Film, ARMAND, with director Halfdan Ullmann Tøndel.
THE GIRL WITH THE NEEDLE
Screening & Director Talk
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
On December 4, see a special screening of the Danish Oscar Contender THE GIRL WITH THE NEEDLE, with a film talk with director Magnus von Horn!
Family Time
Screening & Film Talk with Director Tia Kouvo
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
See Finland's contender for Best International Feature at the 97th Academy Awards in the Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders series!
TOUCH
Screening & Virtual Director Talk
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
See Baltasar Kormákur’s TOUCH, a thrilling love story spanning decades and continents, in this year's Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders series!
THE REMARKABLE LIFE OF IBELIN
With Makayla's Voice—Screening & Film Talk
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
See THE REMARKABLE LIFE OF IBELIN, a Norwegian Oscar Contender for Best Feature Documentary, with a talk by director Benjamin Ree.
HEAVY TRIP & HEAVIER TRIP
DOUBLE FEATURE
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
Join us for a special double-feature screening of Finnish cult classic HEAVY TRIP and its new sequel HEAVIER TRIP!
NYBFF SHORT FILMS
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALSeries
See a selection of short films from each of the Baltic countries in this year's NYBFF!
CLOSING NIGHT FILM: FLOW
New York City Premiere
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALNORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
See the critically acclaimed animated feature FLOW, a Latvian contender for Best International Feature at the 97th Academy Awards, at NYBFF.
THE MAMMOTH HUNT
New York Premiere
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALSeries
Join us for a screening of THE MAMMOTH HUNT at this year's New York Baltic Film Festival.
KELLY — SOMEONE ELSE'S DREAM
U.S. Premiere
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALSeries
See the Estonian documentary KELLY — SOMEONE ELSE'S DREAM, about freestyle skier and X-Games medalist Kelly Sildaru.
PARADE
New York Premiere
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALSeries
Join us for a screening of of the Lithuanian comedy PARADE at this year's New York Baltic Film Festival.
TOXIC
New York Premiere
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALSeries
Join us for a screening of TOXIC at this year's New York Baltic Film Festival.
NYBFF SHORT FILMS
On Weary Wings Go By, Ootid, The Ones Who Know, Blank Page Syndrome, Sacrificial Lamb, The Weight of Light
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALSeries
See a selection of short films from each of the Baltic countries in this year's NYBFF!
NYBFF VIRTUAL SCREENINGS 2024
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALVIRTUALSeries
Virtual films in this year's NYBFF will be available to viewers across the U.S. beginning November 9.
MARIA'S SILENCE
North American Premiere
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALSeries
See MARIA'S SILENCE, a powerful historical drama based on the true story of Latvian silent film star Maria Leiko.
8 VIEWS OF LAKE BIWA
North American Premiere
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALNORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
See the Estonian film 8 VIEWS OF LAKE BIWA at this year's New York Baltic Film Festival.
No Other Land
Screening & Director Q&A
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
Join us for a screening of the NO OTHER LAND, a Palestinian/Norwegian film documenting the mass expulsion of Masafer Yatta.
A POSTCARD FROM ROME
North American Premiere
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALSeries
See the Latvian love story A POSTCARD FROM ROME at this year's New York Baltic Film Festival.
LIFE AND LOVE
U.S. Premiere
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALSeries
Join us for the Opening Night Celebration with NYBFF.
CLOSING NIGHT FILM: FLOW
New York City Premiere
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALSeries
See the critically-acclaimed animated feature FLOW, a Latvian contender for Best International Feature at the 97th Academy Awards, at NYBFF.
OPENING NIGHT FILM: LIFE AND LOVE
U.S. Premiere
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALSeries
Join us for the Opening Night Celebration with NYBFF with the U.S. premiere of LIFE AND LOVE.
Handling the Undead
Film Screening
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
Join us for a screening of Norwegian zombie thriller HANDLING THE UNDEAD on October 16 at Scandinavia House!
Summerlight and Then Comes the Night
Screening & Film Talk With Elfar Adalsteins & Jón Kalman Stefánsson
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
Join us for a screening of SUMMERLIGHT AND THEN COMES THE NIGHT, based on the popular novel by Icelandic author Jón Kalman Stefánsson, with a film talk with the director and author!
Hacking Hate
Screening & Film Talk with Simon Klose
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
See a special screening and film panel on HACKING HATE, Simon Klose's acclaimed documentary about journalist My Vingren's efforts to expose an online network of neo-Nazis.
The Arctic Convoy
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
See the electrifying new Norwegian WWII marine thriller THE ARCTIC CONVOY at Scandinavia House!
A Letter From Helga
Screening & Film Talk with Ása Hjörleifsdóttir
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
See a sweeping story about forbidden love in the west Icelandic fjords in A LETTER FROM HELGA, with director Ása Hjörleifsdóttir!
NYBFF 2024
IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALSeries
The 7th Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House returns this November with the best new films from the Baltic region.
TOUCH
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
On July 9, see Baltasar Kormákur’s TOUCH, a thrilling love story spanning decades and continents, in theaters on July 12!
PREJUDICE & PRIDE
SCREENING & FILM TALK WITH EVA BELING
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
Join us on Wednesday, June 12 for a screening and film talk on PREJUDICE AND PRIDE, a documentary and rainbow-colored roller coaster ride through Swedish cinematic queer history!
SHAME ON DRY LAND
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
See SHAME ON DRY LAND (dir. Axel Petersén, Sweden, 2023), a "tight and engrossing thriller" set within Malta's Swedish expat community, on April 10!
EXODUS
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
See EXODUS (Sweden), a gripping new drama about the global migration crisis as seen through the eyes of a jaded smuggler and the innocent young girl he takes under his wing.
PRACTICE
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
See PRACTICE (Norway), a coming-of-age film about a climate activist whose values are put to the test, on April 24 at Scandinavia House!
THE INVISIBLE FIGHT
Estonian Cultural Days
ESTONIAN CULTURAL DAYSSeries
See THE INVISIBLE FIGHT (Estonia), a quirky action comedy about a Soviet dissident's quest to become a kung-fu master, on April 4 at Scandinavia House.
THE QUIET MIGRATION
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
See THE QUIET MIGRATION (Denmark), a new Danish drama about an adopted South Korean struggling against racism and the pressure to "be Danish", on April 24 at Scandinavia House!
TOVE'S ROOM
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
See TOVE'S ROOM (Denmark), a dramatic biopic about the tortured Danish poet Tove Ditlevsen, on April 3 at Scandinavia House.
THE TORMIS LEGACY: REGILAUL IN NEW YORK
Performance, Screening & Book Talk
ESTONIAN CULTURAL DAYSSeries
Discover the music of Veljo Tormis (1930–2017), one of the most important Estonian composers of the late 20th century, through a performance, screening and book discussion on April 7!
WITNESSING CLIMATE CHANGE
SCREENING & FILM PANEL
ARCTIC INDIGENOUS CINEMASeries
On April 21 & 22, American-Scandinavian Foundation and the Arctic Indigenous Film Fund AIFF presents the special film event “Climate Action — Future Changes.”
UNRULY
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
See UNRULY (Denmark), a new historical drama about a woman's struggle to escape forced institutionalization in the 1930s, on March 13 at Scandinavia House.
MEMORY OF WATER
New Nordic Cinema
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
See the dystopian thriller THE MEMORY OF WATER (Finland) on March 6 at Scandinavia House!
100 SEASONS
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
See 100 SEASONS (Sweden), a moving new drama centered on a chaotic, passionate first love, on February 28 at Scandinavia House.
FALLEN LEAVES
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
Celebrate Valentine's Day Nordic-style with Aki Kaurismäki's "almost feelgood romance" FALLEN LEAVES!
SÁMI FILM FESTIVAL VIRTUAL SCREENINGS
SAMI FILM FESTIVALSeries
Experience the 2024 Sámi Film Festival, returning to Scandinavia House this February! Virtual screenings take place from February 8-11.
SHORT FILMS
IN-PERSON SCREENINGS | THE 2024 SÁMI FILM FESTIVAL
SAMI FILM FESTIVALSeries
Experience the 2024 Sámi Film Festival, returning to Scandinavia House this February! Saturday in-person screenings include two sessions of short films.
JE’VIDA
IN-PERSON SCREENING | THE 2024 SÁMI FILM FESTIVAL
SAMI FILM FESTIVALSeries
Experience the 2024 Sámi Film Festival, returning to Scandinavia House this February! On opening night at 7 PM, see director Katja Gauriloff's critically acclaimed feature film JE'VIDA.
DR. NICHOLSON AND THE BLUE DIAMOND: THE ART OF EARLY EUROPEAN CINEMA
Book Launch and Silent Film Screening with Live Music
FilmSeries
See a rare screening of Danish silent film DR. NICHOLSON AND THE BLUE DIAMOND at the launch of film scholar Vito Adriaensens' new book, VELVET CURTAINS AND GILDED FRAMES: THE ART OF EARLY EUROPEAN CINEMA!
MUSIC FOR BLACK PIGEONS
Screening and Film Talk with Andreas Koefoed & Jakob Bro
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
See Danish jazz documentary MUSIC FOR BLACK PIGEONS at Scandinavia House on March 25!
THE 2024 SÁMI FILM FESTIVAL
SAMI FILM FESTIVALSeries
Experience the 2024 Sámi Film Festival, returning to Scandinavia House this February!
SMOKE SAUNA SISTERHOOD
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
See SMOKE SAUNA SISTERHOOD, winner of the award for Best Documentary at the 2023 European Film Awards, on January 31.
BAND
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
See the rock documentary BAND (Iceland, 2022) on Wednesday, January 17!
JOYCE CAROL OATES: A BODY IN THE SERVICE OF MIND
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
See the documentary Joyce Carol Oates (Sweden & USA, 2023) on January 24!
2023/24
MY LOVE AFFAIR WITH MARRIAGE, DOG APARTMENT AND EEVA: THREE BALTIC ANIMATED OSCAR CONTENDERS
Screenings and Film Talk with Director Signe Baumane
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
On January 10, join us for a special screening of MY LOVE AFFAIR WITH MARRIAGE and two Oscar-nominated Estonian shorts!
A STILL SMALL VOICE
Screening and Film Talk with Luke Lorentzen
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
See Luke Lorentzen's moving new documentary, A STILL SMALL VOICE (USA, 2022), on January 7!
GODLAND
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
See the psychological epic GODLAND (dir. Hlynur Pálmason, Iceland, 2022) in the Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders series at Scandinavia House.
FALLEN LEAVES
Screening and Q&A with Alma Pöysti and Jussi Vatanen
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
On January 12, join us for a special screening of Aki Kaurismäki's FALLEN LEAVES and a can't-miss Q&A with lead actors Alma Pöysti and Jussi Vatanen!
THREE BALTIC ANIMATED OSCAR CONTENDERS: MY LOVE AFFAIR WITH MARRIAGE, DOG APARTMENT AND EEVA
Screenings & Film Talks with Directors Signe Baumane and Priit Tender
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
On January 10, join us for a special screening of MY LOVE AFFAIR WITH MARRIAGE and two Oscar-nominated Estonian shorts!
OPPONENT
Screening & Film Talk with Milad Alami
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
See the Swedish social thriller OPPONENT (Motståndaren, dir. Milad Alami, Sweden/Norway, 2022) in the Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders series!
GODLAND
Screening & Film Talk with Hlynur Pálmason
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
See the psychological epic GODLAND (dir. Hlynur Pálmason, Iceland, 2022) in the Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders series at Scandinavia House.
2023
CLIMATE ACTION — FUTURE CHANGES
FILM PANEL
ARCTIC INDIGENOUS CINEMASeries
On April 21 & 22, American-Scandinavian Foundation and the Arctic Indigenous Film Fund AIFF presents the special film event “Climate Action — Future Changes.”
THE PROMISED LAND
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
Join us for Danish epic THE PROMISED LAND, returning to Scandinavia House on Sunday, January 14!
APOLONIA, APOLONIA
SCREENING & DIRECTOR TALK
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
"An impressively idiosyncratic, far-reaching work..." (Variety) — see Danish filmmaker Lea Glob's fascinating portrait of an artist as a young woman, APOLONIA, APOLONIA!
MY FREEDOM
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
See the historical drama MY FREEDOM (dir. Ilze Kunga-Melgaile, Latvia, 2023) in the Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders series at Scandinavia House.
SONGS OF EARTH
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
See the documentary SONGS OF EARTH (dir. Margreth Olin, Norway, 2023) in the Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders series at Scandinavia House.
TWICE COLONIZED
SCREENING & FILM TALK WITH AAJU PETER
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
See the documentary TWICE COLONIZED (dir. Lin Alluna; Denmark, Canada and Greenland; 2023) in the Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders series at Scandinavia House.
OPPONENT
Screening & Film Talk with Milad Alami
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
See the Swedish social thriller OPPONENT (Motståndaren, dir. Milad Alami, Sweden/Norway, 2022) in the Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders series!
SOLD OUT: The Promised Land
Screening & Film Talk with Nikolaj Arcel and Mads Mikkelsen
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
Join us for a special screening and film talk of the new Danish epic THE PROMISED LAND with actor Mads Mikkelsen and director Nikolaj Arcel.
SOLD OUT — ROSE
SCREENING & DIRECTOR TALK
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
See the moving new Danish drama Rose (France/Denmark, 2023), with a film talk and Q&A by director Niels Arden Oplev!
WHAT WOULD YOU TAKE?
Screening, Panel & Performance in Support of Ukraine
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALSeries
Join us for a special film screening, panel and performance in support of Ukraine in this year's NYBFF.
REMEMBER TO BLINK
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALSeries
See Austėja Urbaitė's REMEMBER TO BLINK, a captivating drama about cultural issues that arise from the adoption of two Lithuanian children.
MELCHIOR THE APOTHECARY: THE GHOST
Virtual Screening Only
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALSeries
In this year's NYBFF, see MELCHIOR THE APOTHECARY: THE GHOST, screening virtually only.
MELCHIOR THE APOTHECARY
Virtual Screening Only
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALSeries
In this year's NYBFF, see MELCHIOR THE APOTHECARY, screening virtually only.
VIRTUAL SCREENINGS
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALVIRTUALSeries
Virtual films in this year's NYBFF will be available to viewers across the U.S. beginning November 10.
MELCHIOR THE APOTHECARY: THE EXECUTIONER'S DAUGHTER
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALSeries
In this year's NYBFF, see MELCHIOR THE APOTHECARY: THE EXECUTIONER'S DAUGHTER, based on the bestselling novels of Indrek Hargla.
THE POET
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALSeries
In this year's NYBFF, see THE POET (dir. Giedrius Tamoševičius and Vytautas V. Landsbergis), set in post-war Lithuania.
CRIME SOLVING FOR BEGINNERS
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALSeries
In this year's NYBFF, see the International Premiere of Armands Zvirbulis's CRIME SOLVING FOR BEGINNERS.
SOVIET MILK
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALSeries
In this year's NYBFF, see SOVIET MILK, based on the bestselling novel by Nora Ikstena.
MACHINA FAUST
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALSeries
In this year's NYBFF, see MACHINA FAUST, an unfiltered documentary about Estonian saxophonist and composer Maria Faust.
SOLD OUT: SMOKE SAUNA SISTERHOOD
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALNORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
In this year's NYBFF, see the poignant documentary SMOKE SAUNA SISTERHOOD, Estonia's contender for next year's Academy Awards.
COLLECTIVE
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALSeries
In this year's NYBFF, see COLLECTIVE, an anthology of films from six of Latvia's groundbreaking and visionary filmmakers.
SLOW
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALNORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
In this year's NYBFF, see SLOW, Lithuania's contender for Best International Feature Film at next year's Academy Awards.
SOLD OUT — OPENING NIGHT FILM: REMEMBER TO BLINK
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALSeries
Join us for the Opening Night Celebration of the New York Baltic Film Festival with REMEMBER TO BLINK.
NINJABABY
SVART HUMOR: "COMEDIES" FROM THE NORTHSeries
In this “uncompromisingly brilliant comedy about unwanted pregnancy,” 23-year-old Rakel discovers she is six months pregnant — when she's not at all ready to grow up.
THE WOODCUTTER STORY
SVART HUMOR: "COMEDIES" FROM THE NORTHSeries
“A Kaurismäkian variant on Twin Peaks, with a soupçon of Fargo“ (Screen International) — see Mikko Myllylahti's dark Finnish comedy, THE WOODCUTTER STORY!
DAY BY DAY
SVART HUMOR: "COMEDIES" FROM THE NORTHSeries
In this life-affirming tale about it never being too late to make changes in your life, five very different people come together on a campervan trip from Gothenburg to Switzerland.
MISS VIBORG
SVART HUMOR: "COMEDIES" FROM THE NORTHSeries
Former beauty queen Solvej lives alone with her dog in a social housing area near Danish provincial town Viborg, until a relationship with her 17-year-old neighbor brings new hope for the future.
DRIVING MUM
SVART HUMOR: "COMEDIES" FROM THE NORTHSeries
In Hilmar Oddsson’s “enjoyably dark and dour comedy road movie” DRIVING MUM), a man sets out to honor his mother's last wishes — by driving her body across 1980s Iceland.
THE GRUMP: IN SEARCH OF AN ESCORT
SVART HUMOR: "COMEDIES" FROM THE NORTHSeries
In Mika Kaurismäki's THE GRUMP: IN SEARCH OF AN ESCORT, The Grump finds himself reunited with his estranged brother.
SICK OF MYSELF
SVART HUMOR: "COMEDIES" FROM THE NORTHSeries
This fall at Scandinavia House, experience Nordic comedy at its darkest with “Svart Humor”! The series kicks off with the biting Norwegian satire SICK OF MYSELF (dir. Kristoffer Borgli) on September 13.
Comedy Queen
New Nordic Cinema
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
“A tender journey into the process of grief and how to manage it – more specifically, if you’re a gutsy young gamine, harshly and unfairly interrupted in the middle of your […]
So Damn Easy Going
New Nordic Cinema
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
This February, see the Swedish dramedy So Damn Easy Going / Så Jävla Easy Going (dir. Christoffer Sandler, Sweden, 2022). On the verge of adulthood, 18-year-old Joanna’s mind is like an amusement park […]
Nothing to Laugh About
New Nordic Cinema
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
“Warm, heartfelt, and offering surprisingly much to laugh about” — see the touching Norwegian dramedy Nothing to Laugh About /Ingenting å le av (dir. Petter Næss, Norway, 2021) this February at Scandinavia House. Successful stand-up […]
Everybody Hates Johan
New Nordic Cinema
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
“A real blast…a Norwegian comedy of charm and wisdom”—this February, see the new film Everybody Hates Johan /Alle Hater Johan this February (dir. Hallvar Witzø, Norway, 2022) at Scandinavia House! Small-town loner Johan […]
A House Made of Splinters
Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
The Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders series at Scandinavia House continues this season with a screening of the Danish documentary A House Made of Splinters (dir. Simon Lereng Wilmont, Denmark, 2022), which […]
The 2023 Sámi Film Festival
In-Person & Virtual
SAMI FILM FESTIVALSeries
The 5th Annual Sámi Film Festival returns this February exploring Sámi stories through film in a must-see hybrid event taking place both in-person and virtually! Presented as a partnership between the National Nordic […]
2022
Cairo Conspiracy
Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
The Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders series at Scandinavia House returns this season with screenings of films chosen by the Nordic & Baltic countries to compete for the Oscar nomination for […]
Kalev and Sierra
Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
The Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders series at Scandinavia House returns this season with screenings of films chosen by the Nordic & Baltic countries to compete for the Oscar nomination for […]
War Sailor
Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
The Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders series at Scandinavia House returns this season with screenings of films chosen by the Nordic & Baltic countries to compete for the Oscar nomination for […]
Holy Spider
Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
The Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders series at Scandinavia House returns this season with screenings of films chosen by the Nordic & Baltic countries to compete for the Oscar nomination for […]
Beautiful Beings
Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
The Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders series at Scandinavia House returns this season with screenings of films chosen by the Nordic & Baltic countries to compete for the Oscar nomination for […]
The Emigrants
Cinema at Scandinavia House — Rescheduled Screening
FilmSeries
“A fresh, honest take” (The Guardian) — from internationally acclaimed Norwegian director Erik Poppe, see the epic period drama The Emigrants (Sweden, 2021) at Scandinavia House! This program has now been rescheduled from […]
January
Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
The Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders series at Scandinavia House returns this season with screenings of films chosen by the Nordic & Baltic countries to compete for the Oscar nomination for […]
Girl Picture
Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
The Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders series at Scandinavia House returns this season with screenings of films chosen by the Nordic & Baltic countries to compete for the Oscar nomination for […]
Quake
Cinema at Scandinavia House
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
“A powerful and emotive work which digs deep into the effects of trauma” (Backseat Mafia) — see the moving new Icelandic thriller Quake (Skjálfti, dir. Tinna Hrafnsdóttir, Iceland, 2022) at Scandinavia House! […]
New York Baltic Film Festival — Virtual Cinema
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALVIRTUAL CINEMASeries
The Fourth Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns in 2022 as a hybrid festival with both in-person and virtual screenings! […]
As in Heaven
Cinema at Scandinavia House
FilmSeries
“A potent period piece whose rage echoes into modern times” (Tilt Magazine) — see the moving new Danish historical drama As In Heaven (dir. Tea Lindeburg, Denmark, 2021) at Scandinavia House! Director Tea […]
Rocks in My Pockets
New York Baltic Film Festival
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALSeries
The Fifth Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns in 2022 as a hybrid festival with both in-person and virtual […]
My Father the Spy
New York Baltic Film Festival
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALSeries
The Fifth Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns in 2022 as a hybrid festival with both in-person and virtual […]
Mariupolis
New York Baltic Film Festival
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALSeries
The Fifth Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns in 2022 as a hybrid festival with both in-person and virtual […]
Mariupolis 2
New York Baltic Film Festival
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALSeries
The Fifth Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns in 2022 as a hybrid festival with both in-person and virtual […]
Songs For a Fox
New York Baltic Film Festival
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALSeries
The Fifth Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns in 2022 as a hybrid festival with both in-person and virtual […]
Burial
New York Baltic Film Festival
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALSeries
The Fifth Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns in 2022 as a hybrid festival with both in-person and virtual […]
Pilgrims
New York Baltic Film Festival
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALSeries
The Fifth Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns in 2022 as a hybrid festival with both in-person and virtual […]
My Love Affair with Marriage - New York Baltic Film Festival Opening Night
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALSeries
The Fifth Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns in 2022 as a hybrid festival with both in-person and virtual […]
My Love Affair with Marriage
New York Baltic Film Festival
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALSeries
The Fifth Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns in 2022 as a hybrid festival with both in-person and virtual […]
Sisters
New York Baltic Film Festival
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALSeries
The Fifth Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns in 2022 as a hybrid festival with both in-person and virtual […]
Lame-Os
New York Baltic Film Festival
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALSeries
The Fifth Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns in 2022 as a hybrid festival with both in-person and virtual […]
Homo Sovieticus
New York Baltic Film Festival
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALSeries
The Fifth Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns in 2022 as a hybrid festival with both in-person and virtual […]
The Sleeping Beast
New York Baltic Film Festival
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALSeries
The Fifth Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns in 2022 as a hybrid festival with both in-person and virtual […]
u.Q.
New York Baltic Film Festival
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALSeries
The Fifth Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns in 2022 as a hybrid festival with both in-person and virtual […]
Tree of Eternal Love
New York Baltic Film Festival
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALSeries
The Fifth Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns in 2022 as a hybrid festival with both in-person and virtual […]
The Emigrants
Cinema at Scandinavia House
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
“A fresh, honest take” (The Guardian) — from internationally acclaimed Norwegian director Erik Poppe, see the epic period drama The Emigrants (Sweden, 2021) at Scandinavia House! Based on Vilhelm Moberg’s much-loved suite of […]
Skál
Cinema at Scandinavia House
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
“A welcome lightness of touch” (ScreenDaily) — See Cecilie Debell and Maria Tórgarð’s film Skál (Faroe Islands/Denmark, 2021), a documentary about youth, religion and love on the Faroe Islands, at Scandinavia House! Twenty-one-year old […]
Any Day Now
Cinema at Scandinavia House
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
“A welcome lightness of touch” (ScreenDaily) — See director Hamy Ramezan’s warm and stirring new family film Any Day Now (Finland, 2020) at Scandinavia House! Inspired by Ramezan’s experiences emigrating to Finland as a […]
Oh, To Be a Butterfly
Cinema at Scandinavia House
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
On September 21, see the moving heartwarming new Danish drama Oh, To Be a Butterfly /Lille sommerfugl (dir. Søren Kragh-Jacobsen, Denmark, 2020) at Scandinavia House! Stubborn pig farmer Ernst (Jesper Christensen) and his wife Louise […]
Erna at War
Cinema at Scandinavia House
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
“A compelling story of courage and maternal love” (Cineuropa) — See the moving Danish WWI drama Erna at War (dir. Henrik Ruben Genz, Denmark/Estonia/Belgium, 2020) at Scandinavia House! In 1918, as World War I rages on and […]
New York Baltic Film Festival 2022
In-Person & Virtual
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALSeries
The Fifth Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns in 2022 as a hybrid festival with both in-person and virtual […]
The Innocents
Cinema at Scandinavia House
FilmSeries
“A clever, engaging and often electrifying feature” (ScreenDaily) — On May 11, see the gripping new supernatural arthouse thriller The Innocents /De uskyldige (dir. Eskil Vogt, Norway, 2021) at Scandinavia House! A pre-recorded film Q&A […]
Held for Ransom
Cinema at Scandinavia House
FilmSeries
“A gripping, superbly acted account” (Variety) — on May 4, see the gripping new Danish autobiographical film Held for Ransom (Denmark, 2019; dir. Niels Arden Oplev) at Scandinavia House! In 2013, Danish photojournalist Daniel […]
Hatching
Cinema at Scandinavia House
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
On April 20, see an advance screening of the new Finnish thriller Hatching at Scandinavia House! A fascinating portrait of the nature of maternal instinct, Hatching opens theatrically in New York on April 29 and has been acclaimed as […]
Calendar Girl
Cinema at Scandinavia House
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
On March 4, see the World Premiere of Calendar Girl, a new documentary about Fashion Calendar founder Ruth Finley from Danish director Christian D. Bruun, at Scandinavia House! Following the screening, the director will present […]
The Burning Sea
Cinema at Scandinavia House
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
On February 16, see a new disaster epic from the team behind the hit films The Quake and The Wave, The Burning Sea (dir. John Andreas Andersen; Norway, 2022), screening exclusively at Scandinavia House ahead of its […]
Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders 2022
Virtual Screenings Weekend 3
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
This year, the Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders series returns to Scandinavia House in a hybrid format! In coordination with Scandinavian Film Festival L.A. with BalticFilmExpo@SFFLA, Scandinavia House is pleased to offer […]
The Most Beautiful Boy in the World—Virtual Screening
Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
The Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders series at Scandinavia House returns this season with select in-house and virtual screenings of films chosen by the Nordic & Baltic countries to compete for […]
President—Virtual Screening (NY/NJ/CA)
Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
The Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders series at Scandinavia House returns this season with select in-house and virtual screenings of films chosen by the Nordic & Baltic countries to compete for […]
Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders 2022
Virtual Screenings Weekend 2
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
This year, the Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders series returns to Scandinavia House in a hybrid format! In coordination with Scandinavian Film Festival L.A. with BalticFilmExpo@SFFLA, Scandinavia House is pleased to offer […]
The Pit — Virtual Screening
Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSVIRTUAL CINEMASeries
The Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders series at Scandinavia House returns this season with select in-house and virtual screenings of films chosen by the Nordic & Baltic countries to compete for […]
The Gravedigger's Wife
Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
The Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders series at Scandinavia House returns this season with select in-house and virtual screenings of films chosen by the Nordic & Baltic countries to compete for […]
The Worst Person in the World
Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
The Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders series at Scandinavia House returns this season with select in-house and virtual screenings of films chosen by the Nordic & Baltic countries to compete […]
Tigers
Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
The Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders series at Scandinavia House returns this season with select in-house and virtual screenings of films chosen by the Nordic & Baltic countries to compete for […]
Compartment No. 6
Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
The Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders series at Scandinavia House returns this season with select in-house and virtual screenings of films chosen by the Nordic & Baltic countries to compete for […]
Flee
Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
The Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders series at Scandinavia House returns this season with select in-house and virtual screenings of films chosen by the Nordic & Baltic countries to compete for […]
On the Water
Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
The Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders series at Scandinavia House returns this season with select in-house and virtual screenings of films chosen by the Nordic & Baltic countries to compete for […]
Lamb
Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
The Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders series at Scandinavia House returns this season with select in-house and virtual screenings of films chosen by the Nordic & Baltic countries to compete for […]
2021
Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders 2022
Virtual Screenings Weekend 1
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
This year, the Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders series returns to Scandinavia House in a hybrid format! In coordination with Scandinavian Film Festival L.A. with BalticFilmExpo@SFFLA, Scandinavia House is pleased to offer […]
Isaac
Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
The Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders series at Scandinavia House returns this season with select in-house and virtual screenings of films chosen by the Nordic & Baltic countries to compete for […]
The Pit
Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
The Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders series at Scandinavia House returns this season with select in-house and virtual screenings of films chosen by the Nordic & Baltic countries to compete for […]
Radiograph of a Family — Virtual Screening
Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
The Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders series at Scandinavia House returns this season with select in-house and virtual screenings of films chosen by the Nordic & Baltic countries to compete for […]
Tigers
Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
The Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders series at Scandinavia House returns this season with select in-house and virtual screenings of films chosen by the Nordic & Baltic countries to compete for […]
Carla Sola
Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
The Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders series at Scandinavia House returns this season with select in-house and virtual screenings of films chosen by the Nordic & Baltic countries to compete for […]
The Most Beautiful Boy in the World
Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSNORDIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
The Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders series at Scandinavia House returns this season with select in-house and virtual screenings of films chosen by the Nordic & Baltic countries to compete for […]
The 2021 Sámi Film Festival: Eatnameamet – Our Silent Struggle
At Scandinavia House
SAMI FILM FESTIVALSeries
This October, the 4th Annual Sámi Film Festival explores Sámi values, visions, and stories through film in a must-see hybrid event taking place both in-personal and virtually! Presented as a partnership between Scandinavia […]
The 2021 Sámi Film Festival: Short Films
At Scandinavia House
SAMI FILM FESTIVALSeries
This October, the 4th Annual Sámi Film Festival explores Sámi values, visions, and stories through film in a must-see hybrid event taking place both in-personal and virtually! Presented as a partnership between Scandinavia […]
Goodbye Soviet Union
New York Baltic Film Festival
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALSeries
The Fourth Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns in 2021 as a hybrid festival with both in-person and virtual […]
The Jump
New York Baltic Film Festival
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALSeries
The Fourth Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns in 2021 as a hybrid festival with both in-person and virtual […]
Emīlija — The Queen of the Press
New York Baltic Film Festival
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALSeries
The Fourth Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns in 2021 as a hybrid festival with both in-person and virtual […]
Runner
New York Baltic Film Festival
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALSeries
The Fourth Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns in 2021 as a hybrid festival with both in-person and virtual […]
Isaac
New York Baltic Film Festival
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALSeries
The Fourth Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns in 2021 as a hybrid festival with both in-person and virtual […]
Gentle Warriors
New York Baltic Film Festival
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALSeries
The Fourth Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns in 2021 as a hybrid festival with both in-person and virtual […]
Wild East
New York Baltic Film Festival
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALSeries
The Fourth Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns in 2021 as a hybrid festival with both in-person and virtual […]
Tree Opera
New York Baltic Film Festival
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALSeries
The Fourth Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns in 2021 as a hybrid festival with both in-person and virtual […]
In the Mirror
New York Baltic Film Festival
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALSeries
The Fourth Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns in 2021 as a hybrid festival with both in-person and virtual […]
A Year Full of Drama
New York Baltic Film Festival
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALSeries
The Fourth Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns in 2021 as a hybrid festival with both in-person and virtual […]
Kratt
New York Baltic Film Festival
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALSeries
The Fourth Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns in 2021 as a hybrid festival with both in-person and virtual […]
Dawn of War
New York Baltic Film Festival
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALSeries
The Fourth Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns in 2021 as a hybrid festival with both in-person and virtual […]
New York Baltic Film Festival — Virtual Cinema
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALSeries
The Fourth Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns in 2021 as a hybrid festival with both in-person and virtual screenings! […]
Goodbye Soviet Union
New York Baltic Film Festival Opening Night
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALSeries
The Fourth Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns in 2021 as a hybrid festival with both in-person and virtual […]
NYBFF Template
New York Baltic Film Festival
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALSeries
The Fourth Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns in 2021 as a hybrid festival with both in-person and virtual […]
The 2021 Sámi Film Festival
SAMI FILM FESTIVALSeries
This November, the 3rd Annual Sámi Film Festival explores Sámi values, visions, and stories, through a series of short films and documentaries from Sápmi, which today encompasses large northern parts […]
Bergman Island
Cinema at Scandinavia House
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
On October 13, catch a special screening of the new film Bergman Island (dir. Mia Hansen-Løve; France/Belgium/German/Sweden, 2021), a 2021 Cannes Film Festival Official Selection, at Scandinavia House! A filmmaking couple living in […]
438 Days
New Nordic Cinema
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
“An engrossing chronicle” (Cineuropa) — this December, see the riveting true-life story of two Swedish journalists, 438 Days/ 438 Dagar (Sweden, 2019; dir. Jesper Ganslandt) in New Nordic Cinema at Scandinavia House! On the eve of […]
Catwalk: From Glada Hudik to New York
New Nordic Cinema
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
“[A] unique and wonderful story” (Allas) — this December, see the inspiring new documentary Catwalk: From Glada Hudik to New York/ Catwalk – från Glada Hudik till New York (Sweden, 2020; dir. Johan […]
New York Baltic Film Festival
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALSeries
The Fourth Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns in 2021 as a hybrid festival with both in-person and virtual […]
The Purity of Vengeance
New Nordic Cinema
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
“Fast-paced and highly polished” (Variety) — on December 8, see the fourth film in the gripping Department Q Danish crime series, The Purity of Vengeance (dir. Christoffer Boe; Denmark, 2018) in New Nordic Cinema at […]
A Perfectly Normal Family
New Nordic Cinema
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
“A film that couldn’t have come at a better time” (Cineuropa) — on September 29, see the new film A Perfectly Normal Family /En helt almindelig familie (Denmark, 2020; dir. Malou Reymann) in New […]
Daniel
New Nordic Cinema
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
“A gripping, superbly acted account” (Variety) — on December 8, see the gripping new Danish autobiographical film Daniel (Denmark, 2019; dir. Niels Arden Oplev) in New Nordic Cinema at Scandinavia House! In 2013, Danish […]
Ladies of Steel
New Nordic Cinema
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
“Sometimes, 70-year-old girls just want to have fun” (Cineuropa) — this November, see the hit new film Ladies of Steel (Finland, 2020; dir. Pamela Tola) in New Nordic Cinema at Scandinavia House! […]
The Perfect Patient
New Nordic Cinema
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
On October 27, see a new film based on the biggest legal scandal in recent Swedish history, The Perfect Patient (Sweden, 2019; dir. Mikael Håfström)! In this captivating story about a reporter who questioned an […]
Disco
New Nordic Cinema
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
“Strange, surprising and increasingly unnerving” (THR) — see the new film Disco (Norway, 2019; dir. Jorunn Myklebust Syversen) in New Nordic Cinema at Scandinavia House! Nineteen-year-old Mirjam (Josefine Frida Pettersen) is the step-daughter of a charismatic pastor […]
One Last Deal /Tuntematon mestari
New Nordic Cinema
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
On October 6, see the hit new Finnish art mystery and redemption thriller One Last Deal (Finland, 2019; dir. Klaus Härö) in New Nordic Cinema at Scandinavia House! Elderly art dealer Olavi (Heikki […]
Uncle
New Nordic Cinema
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
On November 17, see the award-winning film Uncle (Denmark, 2019; dir. Frelle Petersen) in New Nordic Cinema at Scandinavia House! Kris (Jette Søndergaard) lives on a derelict farm in a small Danish […]
Sonja — The White Swan
New Nordic Cinema
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
On September 22, see the story of one of the world’s greatest athletes and the inventor of modern figure skating in Sonja — The White Swan (Norway, 2019; dir. Anne Sewitsky)! In 1936, Norwegian figure […]
Riders of Justice
At Scandinavia House
FilmSeries
On July 28 at Scandinavia House, see the hit new Danish crime thriller Riders of Justice /Retfærdighedens Ryttere (Denmark, 2021; dir. Anders Thomas Jensen)! Hailed as a “thoughtful yet darkly comic Danish revenge thriller” (Washington […]
Tove
At Scandinavia House
NEW FINNISH CINEMASeries
This July at Scandinavia House, see the hit Finnish film Tove (Finland, 2020; dir. Zaida Bergroth), based on the life of Moomins creator Tove Jansson! In 1945 Helsinki, the end of […]
Nordic Film Club Online — Follow the Money
ONLINE FILM TALKSVIRTUAL CINEMASeries
As part of our Summer of Suspense premiere screenings, we’ll be holding a Nordic Film Club discussion group online! Viewers can gather after watching each series to chat about what they’ve […]
Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders — Virtual Cinema
Weekend Three
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
This year, the Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders series at Scandinavia House is going virtual! In coordination with Scandinavian Film Festival L.A. with BalticFilmExpo@SFFLA, Scandinavia House is pleased to offer virtual […]
VIRTUAL FILM TALK — THE GOOD TRAITOR
With Christina Rosendahl & Ulrich Thomsen
ONLINE FILM TALKSVIRTUAL CINEMASeries
On Saturday, March 20 at 7 PM ET, Scandinavian House will present a film talk with director Christina Rosendahl and actor Ulrich Thomsen, moderated by ASF President Edward Gallagher, on The […]
Beware of Children — New Nordic Virtual Cinema
Week 7
NEW NORDIC CINEMAVIRTUAL CINEMASeries
New Nordic Cinema at Scandinavia House returns in a virtual format! Celebrate contemporary Nordic filmmaking with us from home by catching some of the best new films in weekend sessions […]
Echo — New Nordic Virtual Cinema
Week 6
NEW NORDIC CINEMAVIRTUAL CINEMASeries
New Nordic Cinema at Scandinavia House returns in a virtual format! Celebrate contemporary Nordic filmmaking with us from home by catching some of the best new films in weekend sessions […]
Force of Habit — New Nordic Virtual Cinema
Week 5
NEW NORDIC CINEMAVIRTUAL CINEMASeries
New Nordic Cinema at Scandinavia House returns in a virtual format! Celebrate contemporary Nordic filmmaking with us from home by catching some of the best new films in weekend sessions […]
Uncle — New Nordic Virtual Cinema
Week 4
NEW NORDIC CINEMAVIRTUAL CINEMASeries
New Nordic Cinema at Scandinavia House returns in a virtual format! Celebrate contemporary Nordic filmmaking with us from home by catching some of the best new films in weekend sessions […]
Maria's Paradise & The Reformist — New Nordic Virtual Cinema
Week 3
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
New Nordic Cinema at Scandinavia House returns in a virtual format! Celebrate contemporary Nordic filmmaking with us from home by catching some of the best new films in weekend sessions […]
Phoenix & Transnistra — New Nordic Virtual Cinema
Week 2
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
New Nordic Cinema at Scandinavia House returns in a virtual format! Celebrate contemporary Nordic filmmaking with us from home by catching some of the best new films in weekend sessions […]
The Deposit & Gods of Molenbeek — New Nordic Virtual Cinema
Week 1
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
FRI—February 12 through THU—February 18 Film tickets $13 ($8 ASF Members) Double-feature pass $20 ($12 ASF Members) **Members will receive an email from ASF with their discount code for all films.** Beginning the […]
New Nordic Cinema
Virtual Film Series
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
Beginning the weekend of February 12, New Nordic Cinema at Scandinavia House returns in a virtual format! Celebrate contemporary Nordic filmmaking with us from home by catching some of the […]
Virtual Film Talk – My Favorite War
With Ilze Burkovska-Jacobsen and Hsiang Chin Moe
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSVIRTUAL CINEMASeries
On January 23 as part of the Nordic and Baltic Oscar Contender Series, Scandinavia House, the Scandinavian Film Festival of Los Angeles, and with the BalticFilmExpo@SFFLA is proud to present […]
Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders — Virtual Cinema
Weekend Two
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
This year, the Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders series at Scandinavia House is going virtual! In coordination with Scandinavian Film Festival L.A. with BalticFilmExpo@SFFLA, Scandinavia House is pleased to offer virtual […]
Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders — Virtual Cinema
Weekend One
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
This year, the Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders series at Scandinavia House is going virtual! In coordination with Scandinavian Film Festival L.A. with BalticFilmExpo@SFFLA, Scandinavia House is pleased to offer virtual […]
Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders — Virtual Cinema
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
This year, the Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders series at Scandinavia House is going virtual! In coordination with Scandinavian Film Festival L.A. with BalticFilmExpo@SFFLA, Scandinavia House is pleased to offer virtual […]
2020
NYBFF Virtual Film Panel: A Year in Film through Baltic Eyes
NYBFF Virtual Film Panel: A Year in Film through Baltic Eyes
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALSeries
In coordination with the final weekend of the New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House as a virtual event, join us for a Virtual Panel with five Baltic film professionals, […]
The 2020 Sámi Film Festival: Virtual Panel Discussion
SAMI FILM FESTIVALSeries
This November, the 3rd Annual Sámi Film Festival explores Sámi values, visions, and stories, through a series of short films and documentaries from Sápmi, which today encompasses large northern parts […]
The 2020 Sámi Film Festival: Short Films
SAMI FILM FESTIVALSeries
This November, the 3rd Annual Sámi Film Festival explores Sámi values, visions, and stories, through a series of short films and documentaries from Sápmi, which today encompasses large northern parts […]
NYBFF Virtual Film Panel: Stress & Release
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALSeries
In coordination with the second weekend of the New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) as a virtual event, ASF & NYBFF present a Virtual Film Panel with the three Baltic directors featured […]
The 2020 Sámi Film Festival: Kaisa's Enchanted Forest
SAMI FILM FESTIVALSeries
This November, the 3rd Annual Sámi Film Festival explores Sámi values, visions, and stories, through a series of short films and documentaries from Sápmi, which today encompasses large northern parts […]
AND THEN WE DANCED
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERS
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
In this passionate tale of love and liberation set against the backdrop of Georgian traditional dance, ambitious young Merab has been training from an early age to earn a spot […]
STUPID YOUNG HEART HÖLMÖ NUORI SYDÄN
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERS
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
In this atypical coming-of-age drama selected as Finland’s contender for the Best International Feature Film at the 92nd Academy Awards, Stupid Young Heart uses the nine-month lead up to a life-changing event to […]
QUEEN OF HEARTS /DRONNINGEN
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERS
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
Successful attorney Anne leads a model life with her physician husband Peter and their two daughters, living in a beautiful home in the woods while working professionally to represent young […]
A WHITE, WHITE DAY /HVÍTUR, HVÍTUR DAGUR
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERS
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
Following his wife’s tragic death in a car accident, off-duty police chief Ingimundur struggles to cope with his grief two years later, focused on renovating a new home in his […]
THE MOVER /TEVS NAKTS
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERS
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
Based on the true story of “Latvia’s Schindler,” this award-winning feature film, selected by Latvia as nominee for the Best International Feature Film at the 92nd Academy Awards, offers a […]
BRIDGES OF TIME
BRIDGES OF TIME LAIKO TILTAI
NORDIC & BALTIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
At the beginning of the 1960s, as the French pioneers of cinéma vérité set out to achieve a new realism and as direct cinema in Québec began to vie for […]
AURORA
NEW NORDIC CINEMA: FEMALE-FOCUSED
NEW NORDIC CINEMA: FEMALE-FOCUSEDSeries
Hard-partying Aurora dreams of escaping her rote life in Finnish Lapland for Norway, working as a nail technician while couch-crashing with a friend to save money. Meanwhile, Iranian refugee Darian […]
BRITT-MARIE WAS HERE /BRITT-MARIE VAR HÄR
NEW NORDIC CINEMA: FEMALE-FOCUSED
NEW NORDIC CINEMA: FEMALE-FOCUSEDSeries
Based on the bestselling novel by author Fredrik Backman (A Man Called Ove), this comedic drama follows the journey of 63-year-old Britt-Marie as she works to find a new purpose […]
2019
FAITHLESS /TROLÖSA
LIV ULLMANN: A CELEBRATION
LIV ULLMANN: A CELEBRATIONSeries
In this film directed by Liv Ullmann from a screenplay by Ingmar Bergman, loosely based on the legendary Swedish director’s own experiences of adultery, Faithless looks at an aging director […]
KRISTIN LAVRANSDATTER
LIV ULLMANN: A CELEBRATION
LIV ULLMANN: A CELEBRATIONSeries
In the second film directed by Liv Ullmann (1995), based on the classic novel by Sigrid Undset, Kristin is the daughter of a prominent landowner in medieval Norway, who has […]
THE ABDICATION
LIV ULLMANN: A CELEBRATION
LIV ULLMANN: A CELEBRATIONSeries
Based on the powerful play by Ruth Wolff about Queen Christina, who abdicated the throne to convert to Catholicism, Liv Ullmann and Academy Award-winner Peter Finch (Network) star as a […]
ZANDY’S BRIDE
LIV ULLMANN: A CELEBRATION
LIV ULLMANN: A CELEBRATIONSeries
When the hardboiled late 19th-century rancher Zandy (Gene Hackman) decides to take a mail-order bride, he isn’t especially interested in love; instead, he wants a woman who can bear his […]
SCENES FROM A MARRIAGE /SCENER UR ETT ÄKTENSKAP
LIV ULLMANN: A CELEBRATION
LIV ULLMANN: A CELEBRATIONSeries
Scenes From A Marriage explores the disintegration of the marriage between Marianne (Liv Ullmann), a family lawyer specializing in divorce, and Johan (Erland Josephson), spanning a period of 10 years. Despite […]
THE NEW LAND /NYBYGGARNA
LIV ULLMANN: A CELEBRATION
LIV ULLMANN: A CELEBRATIONSeries
In this epic sequel to the 1971 film The Emigrants, Karl-Oskar (Max von Sydow) and his wife Kristina (Liv Ullmann), having journeyed to America from Sweden, are now living in the […]
THE EMIGRANTS / UTVANDRARNA
LIV ULLMANN: A CELEBRATION
LIV ULLMANN: A CELEBRATIONSeries
In this monumental mid-19th century epic by Jan Troell, based on the first two books of Swedish novelist Vilhelm Moberg’s Upon a Good Land, Liv Ullmann and Max von Sydown […]
AN-MAGRITT
LIV ULLMANN: A CELEBRATION
LIV ULLMANN: A CELEBRATIONSeries
In this adaptation of the Norwegian trilogy Bread of Night by Johan Falkberget, the young An-Magritt has cultivated exceptional survival skills from a young age. Orphaned by her mother’s suicide following public […]
MISS JULIE
EVENING WITH LIV ULLMANN
LIV ULLMANN: A CELEBRATIONSeries
In celebration of Liv Ullmann, recipient of the 2019 ASF Gold Medal, Scandinavia House presents two special evenings with the acclaimed actress and director, followed by a retrospective of her […]
THE WAYWARD GIRL
EVENING WITH LIV ULLMANN — SOLD OUT
LIV ULLMANN: A CELEBRATIONSeries
In celebration of Liv Ullmann, recipient of the 2019 ASF Gold Medal, Scandinavia House presents two special evenings with the acclaimed actress and director, followed by a retrospective of her […]
The 12th Man /Den 12. mann
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
WED—April 10—7 PM & FRI—April 12—6:30 PM $12 ($7 ASF Members) 135 min. In Norwegian with English subtitles
The 12th Man /Den 12. mann
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
WED—April 10—7 PM & FRI—April 12—6:30 PM $12 ($7 ASF Members) 135 min. In Norwegian with English subtitles
The Quake /Skjelvet
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
WED—April 3—7 PM & FRI—April 5—6:30 PM $12 ($7 ASF Members) 106 min. In Norwegian with English subtitles
The Quake /Skjelvet
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
WED—April 3—7 PM & FRI—April 5—6:30 PM $12 ($7 ASF Members) 106 min. In Norwegian with English subtitles
The Manslayer/The Virgin/The Shadow (Mehetapja/Süütu/Vari)
ESTONIAN CULTURAL DAYSSeries
THU—April 4—7:30 PM $12 ($7 ASF Members) Double Feature $15 ($10 ASF Members) 141 min. In Estonian with English subtitles
Darling
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
WED—April 24—7 PM & FRI—April 26—6:30 PM $12 ($7 ASF Members) 101 min. In Danish with English subtitles.
Wonderland / Joulumaa
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
WED—March 20—7 PM & FRI—March 22—6:30 PM $12 ($7 ASF Members) 92 min. In Finnish with English subtitles
The Charmer /Charmøren
ACROSS BORDERSSeries
WED—February 27—7 PM & FRI—March 1—6:30 PM $12 ($7 ASF Members) 100 min. In Danish and Farsi with English subtitles.
The Charmer /Charmøren
ACROSS BORDERSSeries
WED—February 27—7 PM & FRI—March 1—6:30 PM $12 ($7 ASF Members) 100 min. In Danish and Farsi with English subtitles.
The Return
ACROSS BORDERSSeries
WED—February 20—7 PM & FRI—February 22—6:30 PM $12 ($7 ASF Members) 93 min. In Korean, Danish, and English with English subtitles.
BORDER /Gräns
NORDIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
WED—January 16—7 PM 104 min. In Swedish with English subtitles. $14 ($10 ASF Members) Series Pass $75 ($55 ASF Members)
TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT /Võta või jäta
NORDIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
FRI—January 11—7 PM 102 min. In Estonian with English subtitles. $14 ($10 ASF Members) Series Pass $75 ($55 ASF Members)
WOMAN AT WAR /Kona fer í stríð
NORDIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
WED—January 9—7 PM 100 min. In Icelandic with English subtitles. $14 ($10 ASF Members) Series Pass $75 ($55 ASF Members)
TO BE CONTINUED /Turpinājums
NORDIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
TUE—January 8—7 PM 95 min. In Latvian with English subtitles. $14 ($10 ASF Members) Series Pass $75 ($55 ASF Members)
EUTHANIZER /Armomurhaaja
NORDIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
FRI—January 4—7 PM 85 min. In Finnish with English subtitles. $14 ($10 ASF Members) Series Pass $75 ($55 ASF Members)
THE GUILTY /Den Skyldige
NORDIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
THU—January 3—7 PM 85 min. In Danish with English subtitles. $14 ($10 ASF Members) Series Pass $75 ($55 ASF Members) **Director Gustav Möller & actor Jake Gyllenhaal will be present for a […]
2018
Together For Ever With The Esperance of Will & Ice
NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALSeries
SUN—October 21—6 PM $12 ($7 ASF Members) Series Pass $90 ($55 ASF Members)
The King’s Choice /Kongens nei
HITS FROM THE NORTHSeries
WED—FEBRUARY 7—7 PM $12 ($7 ASF Members) Series pass $45 ($30 ASF Members) 130 min. In Norwegian, Danish, and German with English subtitles.
Thelma
NORDIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
WED—JANUARY 17—7 PM $12 ($7 ASF Members) 116 min. In Norwegian with English subtitles
2017
Painting Cinema: A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence/En duva satt på en gren och funderade på tillvaron
NORDIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
WED – 12-9-15 – 7:00 PM $10 ($7 ASF Members)
2016
Blind
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
WED—4-20-2016—7 PM $10 ($7 ASF Members) 96 min. | In Norwegian with English subtitles
Blind
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
FRI—4-22-2016—6:30 PM $10 ($7 ASF Members) 96 min. | In Norwegian with English subtitles
Silent Heart
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
FRI—5-13-2016—6:30 PM $10 ($7 ASF Members) 98 min. | In Danish with English subtitles
The Sunfish
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
FRI—5-20-2016—6:30 PM $10 ($7 ASF Members) 100 min. | In Danish with English subtitles
Silent Heart
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
WED—5-11-2016—7 PM $10 ($7 ASF Members) 98 min. | In Danish with English subtitles
Paris of the North
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
WED—3-2-2016—7 PM $10 ($7 ASF Members) 95 min. | In Icelandic with English subtitles
Paris of the North
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
FRI—3-4-2016—6:30 PM $10 ($7 ASF Members) 95 min. | In Icelandic with English subtitles
Virgin Mountain
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
FRI—3-11-2016—6:30 PM $10 ($7 ASF Members) 94 min. | In Icelandic with English subtitles
Underdog
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
WED—4-6-2016—7 PM $10 ($7 ASF Members) 97 min. | In Norwegian and Swedish with English subtitles
Underdog
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
FR—4-8-2016—6:30 PM $10 ($7 ASF Members) 97 min. | In Norwegian and Swedish with English subtitles
Women in Oversized Men's Shirts
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
WED—4-27-2016—7 PM $10 ($7 ASF Members) 100 min. | In Norwegian with English subtitles
The Idealist
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
FRI—5-6-2016—6:30 PM $10 ($7 ASF Members) 114 min. | In Danish with English subtitles
The Idealist
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
WED—5-4-2016—7 PM $10 ($7 ASF Members) 114 min. | In Danish with English subtitles
The Master Plan
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
WED— 4-13-2016— 7 PM $10 ($7 ASF Members) 91 min. | In Swedish with English subtitles
The Master Plan
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
FRI— 4-15-2016— 6:30 PM $10 ($7 ASF Members) 91 min. | In Swedish with English subtitles
Nordic Oscar Contenders: Force Majeure/Turist
NORDIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
WED – 1-21-2015 – 7:00 PM $10 ($7 ASF Members)
2015
Nordic Oscar Contenders:
NORDIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
TUES – 1-6-2015 – 7:00 PM $10 ($7 ASF Members)
2014
Nordic Oscar Contenders:
NORDIC OSCAR CONTENDERSSeries
WED – 1-16-2014 – 7:00 PM $10 ($7 ASF Members)