Movies and TvShows featuring "nordic" theme.
Series written by Christiane Sadlo about writer and journalist under the pseudonym "Inga Lindström" and her family. Characterized by impressive landscapes, all of which are shot on location in Sweden. Series has no continuous storyline, and each episode is filled with new characters.
Borgen is a drama TV show set in Copenhagen, Denmark, that follows the story of Birgitte Nyborg, a woman who becomes the first female prime minister of Denmark. The show explores the challenges she faces in balancing her political career, family relationships, and the intricate world of Danish politics. It also delves into themes of democracy, government, and the complexities of power.
In the small town of Norway, a teenage boy named Magne discovers that he is the reincarnation of the Norse god Thor. With the help of his friends, he must embrace his powers and save the world from an impending catastrophe.
Gåsmamman is a crime drama TV show set in Sweden. It follows the story of Sonja who is forced to take over her family's criminal business after her husband is murdered. She becomes involved with an organized crime syndicate and faces challenges in balancing her criminal activities with her responsibilities as a mother.
In AD 895, King Aurvandill is murdered by his brother Fjölnir, who also carries away Queen Gudrún. Years later, Prince Amleth, a berserker, sets out to avenge his father's death. Along the way, he encounters a Seeress who predicts his revenge and a Maiden-King who is intertwined with his path. Amleth learns that Fjölnir lives in exile in Iceland and poses as a slave to get close to him. With the help of Olga, a sorceress, Amleth plans his revenge against Fjölnir. After a series of events and battles, Amleth finally confronts Fjölnir at the Gates of Hell and decapitates him. However, Amleth is fatally wounded and has a vision of his future before being carried to Valhalla by a valkyrie.
2037, the inhabitants of Norway enjoy sheltered lives in a self-sufficient Nordic paradise. But when a deadly pandemic breaks out, they soon realize the wall supposed to protect them is now holding them prisoner.
In 'Dogtooth,' a controlling father keeps his three adult children prisoner in their family compound, depriving them of contact with the outside world. He manipulates and abuses them, enforcing strict rules and punishments for bad behavior. The children engage in bizarre rituals and believe false information about the world outside. However, as tensions rise and events unfold, one of the siblings decides to escape, leading to a dramatic climax.
A six-part documentary series about the least known events of World War II. The series reveal a little-known picture and countless unknown details of the events of World War II in the north.
Illegal smuggling, armed robbery, large scale prostitution and malicious murders are among the 16 unique stories in this true crime series.
Box 21 follows the story of three interconnected women whose lives are torn apart by a shocking crime. As they seek justice, they uncover a dark underworld of sex trafficking, corruption, and violence. Set in Sweden, this intense TV show explores themes of rape culture, prostitution, and the challenges faced by immigrants in Nordic countries.
Mara, an outsider with the ability to see visions, discovers her true heritage as a demi-god and is tasked with saving her world from destruction. As she travels through time and battles mythical creatures, Mara must find the courage within herself to embrace her destiny.
Keratin is a collaboration with the London Sinfionetta, visually responding to Gavin Higgins' Seven Welsh Folk Songs: I. Dacw 'Nghariad i. The film tells the journey of a mating of elements, two bodies grieve over a lost third: a child separated from their womb. The three bodies bound by their keratin, regain connection in a wombic journey which spiritually networks the three into a fused collective body.
Based on the Norwegian comedian Jonis Josef's childhood.
Nordic territories and their pristine wilderness have always nourished imagination and timeless tales. The Wild North is dominated by earthly forces and natural elements that dictate life and the relationship local populations have to nature and inspire their culture. Take an adventure spreading over four breathtaking countries at the heart of five iconic territories.
Nobody can understand you when you're 14. Except possibly a monster. A bullied teenager meets a stranger from out of town and they form an unusual relationship.
Kochuu (2003) is a documentary that explores the relationship between architecture and Japanese culture, shedding light on the philosophy and design principles behind traditional Japanese temples, tea rooms, and verandas. The film takes us on a journey through Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Japan, showcasing the influence of nature and Nordic architecture on Japanese zen aesthetics.
When married couple Egon and Maren lose their adult son, their family, which includes their daughter Lily, is paralyzed with grief. As it turns out, the three of them have very different ways of coping with grief and soon find themselves slipping apart. Now the three of them need to find their way back to life and to reconstitute the family.
In 11th-century Sweden, a group of warriors and a Christian missionary venture into a haunted forest to investigate the disappearance of the king's groomsmen. They discover a dark secret that unleashes a terrifying curse, forcing them to fight for their lives against the undead and mythical creatures.
A short film based on an Inuit folktale. From Darkness tells the story of a lonely fisherman who drifts into haunted waters in search of food and finds much more than he bargained for.
The short film Ragnarok takes on the story of Liv and Livtrase, the last two humans that survives Ragnarok, the end of the world in Norse mythology. Why they survive and the sacrifices made.