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Criticized Parisa Liljestrand: Film bill to be presented this spring
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Criticized Parisa Liljestrand: Film bill to be presented this spring

The government's highly anticipated film bill will be presented this spring, culture minister Parisa Liljestrand (M) told TT.
Guldbagge guests critical of Minister of Culture Parisa Liljestrand
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Guldbagge guests critical of Minister of Culture Parisa Liljestrand

Several actors are reacting to the fact that Minister of Culture Parisa Liljestrand (M) has declined to attend this year's Guldbagge Gala. "Brace yourself," says Lena Endre, addressing Liljestrand directly
Six Guldbaggers for Tarik Saleh's film Eagles of the Republic
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Six Guldbaggers for Tarik Saleh's film Eagles of the Republic

Tarik Saleh became the king of the Guldbagge. His film "Eagles of the Republic" took home six awards - including for best film
Will Maggio win? Five talking points ahead of the Guldbaggen
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Will Maggio win? Five talking points ahead of the Guldbaggen

Amateur Veronica Maggio, record-breaking Tarik Saleh, and Hammarby's vote coup. Here are the talking points ahead of Monday's Guldbagge gala, when Swedish film will be honored
Netflix's Agneta - bestselling novel becomes a film
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Netflix's Agneta - bestselling novel becomes a film

Emma Hamberg's novel "Je m'appelle Agneta" is being adapted into a film for Netflix. It is now clear that Eva Melander will play the lead role
Guide: Here are the hottest movies of 2026
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Guide: Here are the hottest movies of 2026

Timothée Chalamet as a table-tennis star, a controversial drama about Michael Jackson and Alex Schulman's directorial debut are among the films expected in 2026. There are also new releases from both Christopher Nolan and Ruben Östlund
Fares Fares in new Netflix thriller
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Fares Fares in new Netflix thriller

Fares Fares plays one of the main roles in Netflix's upcoming thriller series "The Prey".
Veronica Maggio Guldbag nominated: "In shock"
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Veronica Maggio Guldbag nominated: "In shock"

Debuting actress Veronica Maggio may receive two awards, but the most nominations for the Guldbagge Gala go to Sweden's Oscar entry, "Eagles of the Republic". It feels incredibly big, says Veronica Maggio from the stage at Filmhuset
Trump threats made Tarik Saleh's new film relevant
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Trump threats made Tarik Saleh's new film relevant

When Donald Trump started putting pressure on Hollywood, Tarik Saleh realized that his new film was like something out of the news. But it wasn't like I opened the champagne and said, "God, how cool, how wonderful that my film is becoming so relevant," says the director
This week's movies and series - romcoms in Dalarna
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This week's movies and series - romcoms in Dalarna

Romance in Dalarna, science fiction in Stockholm and comedy in Mallorca – these are three of the highlights among the premieres. Here are this week's films and series
Star duo fights the threat from space
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Star duo fights the threat from space

How does Sweden react when the aliens come? A bit like during the pandemic. It's a pretty good comparison to how society needed to be restricted then, says Fares Fares about the new TV4 series "We Come in Peace"
Tarik Saleh's Eagles of the Republic Chosen for Sweden's Oscar Entry
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Tarik Saleh's Eagles of the Republic Chosen for Sweden's Oscar Entry

Tarik Saleh's new film "Eagles of the republic" will be Sweden's Oscars contribution. I am glad that we in Sweden can choose a film in Arabic with Fares Fares in the lead role, he says
Alex Schulman's New Novel Explores Childhood Through Time-Travel Calls
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Alex Schulman's New Novel Explores Childhood Through Time-Travel Calls

Imagine if you could call back in time – and your own childhood self answered. Alex Schulman's new novel is a play with the possibility
Fall TV Highlights: Must-Watch Shows and Series Premieres
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Fall TV Highlights: Must-Watch Shows and Series Premieres

Bianca Ingrosso is back in "Wahlgrens värld", Fredrik Skavlan is behind a new form of community program and Netflix is making a tv series of a Swedish romantic success. These are the highlights of the autumn's tv
Netflix Confirms Second Season of Dept Q Series
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Netflix Confirms Second Season of Dept Q Series

The Netflix series "Dept Q" gets a second season. Swedish actor Alexej Manvelov returns in the role of crime investigator, writes The Wrap
12 Must-See Films This Fall: From Veronica Maggio to Margot Robbie
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12 Must-See Films This Fall: From Veronica Maggio to Margot Robbie

Veronica Maggio makes acting debut, Margot Robbie is back after "Barbie" and Jeremy Allen White goes from "The Bear" to "the Boss". Here are twelve biofilms you must not miss in the autumn
Tarik Saleh's New Film Competes for Sweden's Oscar Entry This Year
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Tarik Saleh's New Film Competes for Sweden's Oscar Entry This Year

Tarik Saleh's new film "Eagles of the republic" is one of three films that have moved on in the competition to become Sweden's Oscar contribution this year.
Tarik Saleh's New Film Selected for Toronto Film Festival 2023
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Tarik Saleh's New Film Selected for Toronto Film Festival 2023

The Swedish director Tarik Saleh's new film "Eagles of the republic" is selected for this year's edition of the film festival in Toronto.
Danish Crime Novels Adapted into Netflix Series Dept Q
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Danish Crime Novels Adapted into Netflix Series Dept Q

After playing a criminal in many series and films, Alexej Manvelov gets to be a police officer in the new Netflix series ”Dept Q”. It feels great to be on the right side of the law, says the Swedish actor
Tarik Saleh and Fares Fares Conclude Cairo Trilogy with New Ideas
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Tarik Saleh and Fares Fares Conclude Cairo Trilogy with New Ideas

With "Eagles of the Republic", Tarik Saleh and Fares Fares conclude what has been called the "Cairo trilogy". But it does not mean that they stop collaborating or turn their gaze elsewhere
Tarik Saleh's "Eagles of the Republic" Competes for Cannes' Top Prize
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Tarik Saleh's "Eagles of the Republic" Competes for Cannes' Top Prize

The Swedish director Tarik Saleh's film "Eagles of the republic" can win the Golden Palm at the film festival in Cannes later this spring. The main competition in Cannes, it doesn't get any better, says Saleh
Alex Schulman Directs First Film Arkipelag with Star-Studded Cast
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Alex Schulman Directs First Film Arkipelag with Star-Studded Cast

A school trip from hell. That's the theme for "Arkipelag", by Alex Schulman who is now making his debut as a film director, writes Dagens Nyheter
Award-winning "The X-Files" producer creates Swedish sci-fi
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Award-winning "The X-Files" producer creates Swedish sci-fi

For the first time since "The X-Files" returns producer Frank Spotnitz to the science fiction genre – now as producer for the Swedish TV series "We Come in Peace".
Evin Ahmad in new sci-fi series on TV4
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Evin Ahmad in new sci-fi series on TV4

Chaos breaks out when a creepy object appears in the sky over Stockholm. Fares Fares and Evin Ahmad play the lead roles in TV4's upcoming science fiction series "We Come in Peace"
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