A new Swedish thriller series on Netflix about an ill-fated house swap, and several Swedish sports stars playing themselves on SVT. Here are this week’s movies and series.
EntertainmentThe new Swedish Netflix series “Bytet” is a thriller with unexpected twists and dark secrets. “It’s an intense chamber drama,” says Jakob Oftebro, who plays one of the lead roles.
EntertainmentSweden’s Oscar entry, Alex Schulman’s “Archipelago,” is facing stiff competition. A record number of films are vying for nominations in the Best International Feature Film category, TheWrap reports.
EntertainmentAlex Schulman's much-talked-about directorial debut about a class trip gone wrong is getting a theatrical release. It's also time for the final season of the acclaimed German series "Babylon Berlin." Here are this week's movies and series.
EntertainmentAlex Schulman’s directorial debut, “Archipelago,” about a class trip that goes seriously off track, has been praised even before its premiere. He himself thinks he has found a new calling. “I would like to be as brutal in my writing as I am in the film,” he says.
Entertainment"Archipelago" directed by Alex Schulman will be Sweden's Oscar entry in the category of best international film. It feels incredible. Since this is my first film, it's completely overwhelming, Alex Schulman tells TT.
EntertainmentMia Skäringer in a rare dramatic role and Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson as - perhaps - brothers are two of the talk of the town on TV this fall. And then Harry Potter returns. Here is the guide to the hottest TV series of the fall.
EntertainmentFathers who aren’t quite enough are a big theme in this fall’s most notable Swedish films, including Alex Schulman’s directorial debut, “Arkipelag.” “I hope people will receive it well even though I come with baggage that has been sitting in my lap for quite a few years,” says Alex Schulman.
EntertainmentAlex Schulman's directorial debut "Archipelago" is one of three films that could become Sweden's Oscar entry.
EntertainmentIn February, the best Swedish-developed games of 2025 will be awarded at the Swedish Game Awards, a national industry gala.
EntertainmentThe government's highly anticipated film bill will be presented this spring, culture minister Parisa Liljestrand (M) told TT.
EntertainmentSeveral 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.
EntertainmentTarik Saleh became the king of the Guldbagge. His film "Eagles of the Republic" took home six awards - including for best film. However, Veronica Maggio, who was nominated in two categories, did not win a Guldbagge. "Of course I am disappointed," she tells TT.
EntertainmentAmateur 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.
EntertainmentEmma 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.
EntertainmentTimothée 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. Here are the movies that will be talked about in 2026.
EntertainmentFares Fares plays one of the main roles in Netflix's upcoming thriller series "The Prey".
EntertainmentDebuting 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.
EntertainmentWhen 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.
EntertainmentRomance 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.
EntertainmentHow 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".
EntertainmentTarik 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.
EntertainmentImagine if you could call back in time – and your own childhood self answered. Alex Schulman's new novel is a play with the possibility. The entire book is an attempt to handle the obsession with childhood that I am plagued by, he says.
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