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The Lawyer

The Lawyer

Screening on June 28, director Romas Zabarauskas’ new film The Lawyer makes its theatrical New York debut at Scandinavia House! Life drifts by for an affluent gay corporate lawyer Marius (Eimutis Kvoščiauskas), his […]

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MARGRETE: QUEEN OF THE NORTH

MARGRETE: QUEEN OF THE NORTH

On April 27, see  the new Danish historical epic Margrete: Queen of the North/ Margrete den Første (dir. Charlotte Sieling, Denmark, 2021) at Scandinavia House! Hailed for “blending the grand visuals of a […]

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My Life as a Comedian

My Life as a Comedian

“Middle-school memories interspersed with accurate humor” (Göteborgs–Posten) — On June 29, see the comedic new Swedish coming-of-age film My Life as a Comedian /En komikers uppväxt (dir. Rojda Sekersöz, Sweden, 2019) at Scandinavia House!  At […]

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Psychosis in Stockholm

Psychosis in Stockholm

“With a sensitive attitude and impressive acting, captures…the conditions for a beautiful but problematic mother and daughter relationship” (Nöjesguiden) — On June 22, see the new Swedish drama Psychosis in Stockholm /Psykos i Stockholm (dir. […]

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Psychobitch

Psychobitch

“A film that celebrates imperfection in an age that increasingly, impossibly demands perfection” (Eye for Film) — On June 15, see the Norwegian coming-of-age film Psychobitch (dir. Martin Lund, Norway, 2019) at Scandinavia House!  Fifteen-year-old […]

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The Pact

The Pact

“A riveting homage to a unique literary sensation” (Observer) — On June 8, see the engrossing new Karen Blixen biopic The Pact/Pagten (dir. Bille August, Denmark, 2021) at Scandinavia House! In 1948, 63-year-old Out of Africa author […]

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The Innocents

The Innocents

“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 […]

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Betrayed

Betrayed

“Powerful and immersive” (Los Angeles Times) — On May 18, see the gripping Norwegian Holocaust drama based on the story of the Braude family, Betrayed /Den største forbrytelsen (dir. Eirik Svensson, Norway, 2021) at Scandinavia House! When German […]

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Held for Ransom

Held for Ransom

“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 […]