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This week's films and series

A tragic opera diva, a murderous sex robot and a legendary serial killer come to the big screen and TV screen. Here are this week's films and series.

This week's films and series

Men in Crisis is the theme at Stockholm Film Festival

Strong women – but also men in crisis are the theme of Stockholm's film festival this year. We have chosen to direct the spotlight on the contemporary man and all his inner turmoil, says programme manager Beatrice Karlsson.

Men in Crisis is the theme at Stockholm Film Festival

Jolie on Callas: I Share Her Vulnerability

In the film "Maria", Angelina Jolie plays one of the world's most famous opera singers: Maria Callas. In Venice, the American actress hints that there are similarities between her and Callas' vulnerable personality.

Jolie on Callas: I Share Her Vulnerability

Hollywood takes over Venice

Hollywood is back with a bang at this year's film festival in Venice, after last year's actors' strike. Lady Gaga, Joaquin Phoenix, Michael Keaton and Nicole Kidman are some of the big stars showing off on the red carpet.

Hollywood takes over Venice

"Joker" sequel at the Venice Film Festival

No Swedish feature films made it into Venice's main competition, but documentary filmmaker Göran Hugo Olsson's "Israel Palestine on Swedish TV 1958-1989" will have its world premiere during the festival. .

"Joker" sequel at the Venice Film Festival