Bergman's Grandchild Norway's Oscar Candidate

» Updated:

» Published:

Bergman's Grandchild Norway's Oscar Candidate
Photo: Cornelius Poppe/NTB/TT

Share this article

Halfdan Ullmann Tøndel's film "Armand" represents Norway in the selection for the Oscars next year, according to NRK.

Ullmann, who made his directorial debut with the film, is the grandson of actress and director Liv Ullmann and director Ingmar Bergman.

Maybe there will be higher expectations, but I'll probably also get more attention because of it, he says to NRK.

The Norwegian Oscar Committee chose "Armand" as an Oscar candidate partly because the film has a PR campaign that can help it get on the list and ultimately be nominated for the prize for best international film. But they also highlight that the film is surprising and that the acting performances, among others by Renate Reinsve, are "impressive".

Sweden's candidate for the Oscar nominations is Filip and Fredrik's documentary film "The Last Journey" and Denmark is represented by Swedish-born Magnus von Horn's "The Girl with the Needle". On December 17, a first round of elimination of the candidates will take place, and on January 17, the five nominees in the category will be revealed.

Tags

Author

TTT
By TTEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for local and international readers

More news

Lenin Prize Awarded to Climate Researcher Andreas Malm

Lenin Prize Awarded to Climate Researcher Andreas Malm

Monkees Songwriter Bobby Hart Dies at 86

Monkees Songwriter Bobby Hart Dies at 86

Shakespeare Drama Hamnet Wins Audience Award at Toronto Film Festival

Shakespeare Drama Hamnet Wins Audience Award at Toronto Film Festival

Brazilian Jazz Icon Hermeto Pascoal Passes Away at 89

Brazilian Jazz Icon Hermeto Pascoal Passes Away at 89

Coldplay's Chris Martin Urges Love for Charlie Kirk's Family After Tragedy

Coldplay's Chris Martin Urges Love for Charlie Kirk's Family After Tragedy

James Nelson-Joyce Eyed as Potential Next James Bond Actor

James Nelson-Joyce Eyed as Potential Next James Bond Actor

Israeli Military Storms Oscar Winner Basel Adra's Home in West Bank

Israeli Military Storms Oscar Winner Basel Adra's Home in West Bank

Jonas Hassen Khemiri Nominated for National Book Award in USA

Jonas Hassen Khemiri Nominated for National Book Award in USA

Dance Band VAT Reduction to 6 Percent Proposed for July 2026

Dance Band VAT Reduction to 6 Percent Proposed for July 2026

Malmö Art Hall Launches Inclusive Studio for Artists with Disabilities

Malmö Art Hall Launches Inclusive Studio for Artists with Disabilities

Ellerströms Wins Örnen and Kråkan Poetry Prize

Ellerströms Wins Örnen and Kråkan Poetry Prize

Record Number of Songs Submitted to Melodifestivalen 2026

Record Number of Songs Submitted to Melodifestivalen 2026

Netherlands Joins Eurovision Boycott Threat Over Israel's Participation

Netherlands Joins Eurovision Boycott Threat Over Israel's Participation

SVT's The Game: Swedish Celebrities Face Intense Drama in New Show

SVT's The Game: Swedish Celebrities Face Intense Drama in New Show

Swedish Actor Per Mattsson Passes Away at 77

Swedish Actor Per Mattsson Passes Away at 77

Suede Announces Two Sweden Concerts Next Year

Suede Announces Two Sweden Concerts Next Year

Munich Philharmonic Concert in Belgium Canceled Over Conductor's Views

Munich Philharmonic Concert in Belgium Canceled Over Conductor's Views

TV4 Play Streams Malin Åkerman's Hit Series The Hunting Wives

TV4 Play Streams Malin Åkerman's Hit Series The Hunting Wives

Karin Wiklund and Annica Styrke Win Birgit Cullberg Scholarship

Karin Wiklund and Annica Styrke Win Birgit Cullberg Scholarship

Dexter Returns as a Taxi Driver in New York in New Series

Dexter Returns as a Taxi Driver in New York in New Series