Nordic Cinema Showcase 2019

Lapland, the 1930s. Ella Marja belongs to the Sami people. Her mother sends her to a state-run school that aims to reeducate her into Swedish culture. “A beautiful, haunting film" (Washington Post).

Sweden, the 1970s. It is a time of sexual revolution and women’s liberation. The film tells the story of how a young girl is recruited from the bottom rung of society, into a ruthless world, where power can get you anything. A fantastic political thriller. 

A couple is tormented by guilt for the death of their baby. They isolate themselves in a cabin in the woods, hoping to somehow find relief for their pain, but instead find themselves constantly clashing. 

One Eye is a fearless warrior that upon his release from impressment embarks on a bloody odyssey in the company of a boy sentenced to slavery. An abstract action packed work that explores the rise of fascism in the face of nature’s majestic beauty. 

Jack in a serial killer who agrees to disclose the details of five of his killings. As he divulges into each case, Jack’s motives begin to unfold and his attraction and passion for murder is unveiled. Lars von Trier knows how to create clear cinematic moments. 

An introverted student from a religious background faces her burgeoning sexuality and the telekinetic super-powers it entails. Joachim Trier’s new film is a work of cinematographic perfection and directional artistry.

The true story of explorer Thor Heyerdal, who crossed the Pacific Ocean alongside five sailors on a balsa wood raft in 1947, receives an outstanding and thrilling film adaptation. 

Marianne is shocked to discover her boyfriend is having an affair with a younger woman who makes waffles. Supported by her best friend’s revenge tips and wisdom, Marianne realizes that sometimes being on your own is just as good, if not better, than coziness.