Jakob Öhrman

SVT Renews I Went Down to My Brother for a Second Season, We Went Up with Mother

The SVT (Sweden’s public broadcaster) series “I Went Down to My Brother” is getting a second season, titled “We Went Up with Mother.” The new season, which continues the story of Jana Kippo, is also based on a novel by Karin Smirnoff.

Joakim Lundell at the center of Kristallen gala tension

Sweden's biggest TV gala is not known for controversy. But this year, Kristallen delivers not only industry backslapping but also some friction. Here are the talking points for the evening.

SVT's Jag for ner till bror wins two awards at Riagalan

Emotional action when acclaimed novel I Went Down to My Brother becomes a miniseries on SVT

Violence, abuse and incest are on offer in a claustrophobic rural area when Karin Smirnoff's acclaimed novel "I Went Down to My Brother" becomes a miniseries on SVT. "This was one of the most demanding recordings I have ever done, both physically and mentally," says director Sanna Lenken.

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.

Bestselling Book "Jävla karlar" Adapted into Film with Unique Cast

Andrev Walden's book has become a sales success. Now the film version of "Jävla karlar” is being filmed – with three different boys in the lead role. The children are absolutely fantastic, says Aliette Opheim, who plays the mother.

She gets the lead role in "I'm going down to my brother"