Kjell Bergqvist

Swedish Films Sweep October Box Office Top Three for First Time in Eight Years

The three most-watched films in cinemas in October were Swedish. It is the first time in eight years that all three films on the podium have been Swedish, according to the Swedish Film Institute.

This week's movies and series - Göran Persson's feud inspires new film

Ulf Malmros is back with a new film inspired by Göran Persson's neighborly feud. On TV, Jens Lapidus turns his attention to his former profession. Here are this week's films and series.

Here are this spring's Swedish film premieres

A film based on Göran Persson's feud with a neighbor, a modern version of "Doktor Glas," and Henrik Dorsin as a diplomat during World War II. Here are the highlights of the Swedish film spring.

Company behind Malmro's comeback in bankruptcy: No worries

The production company behind Ulf Malmro's new film "Grannfejden" has been declared bankrupt. The director - who is making a comeback after 10 years - is taking it all in stride. Everything has been clear for a long time, he says.

Star Swedish Actors Unite in New Film "Resan till Piemonte"

Helena Bergström, Kjell Bergqvist, Björn Kjellman and Kajsa Ernst. Four of Sweden's most popular actors gather in the upcoming feelgood film "Resan till Piemonte".

Director Richard Hobert Passes Away at 73

The director Richard Hobert is dead, the family reports to Ystads Allehanda. He made a big impact with his film series about the seven deadly sins, but also wrote scripts and several novels towards the end of his life.

Tegnell and Saijonmaa Honored with Medals by Swedish King

Royal Medals Awarded to Wandt and Saijonmaa

The actor Kjell Bergqvist, the astronaut Marcus Wandt and the former state epidemiologist Anders Tegnell will be awarded a royal medal, the court announces.