Ruben Östlund

6 Oct

Andreas Eriksson Wins Västra Götaland Region’s Cultural Prize of 150,000 Kronor

Artist Andreas Eriksson receives the Västra Götaland Region (regional authority)'s cultural prize of 150,000 kronor (about $14,300).

Entertainment

2 Sept

Alex Schulman's debut film Archipelago named Sweden's Oscar entry

"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.

TV & film

29 Jul

Helen Sjöholm’s key election issue: Where children go with their worries and vulnerability

Where will children go with their worries and vulnerability when we do not have a cultural school that welcomes them, and no youth centers or youth workers? That is artist Helen Sjöholm's question to cultural politicians. She is the next person in TT's summer series on cultural policy ahead of the autumn elections.

TV & film

22 Jul

Ruben Östlund's key election issue: Freedom of expression

Name a controversial opinion that you believe is harmful to society, but which should still be protected by freedom of expression. That is film director Ruben Östlund's question to cultural politicians. He is the next person to appear in TT's summer series on cultural policy ahead of the autumn elections.

TV & film

16 May

Ruben Östlund wants to make choosing films more humane

Ruben Östlund and Felix Herngren want to use a new site to give people looking for a film or TV series to watch at home the opportunity to get tips and advice. It's a very simple idea: when you choose a film, you go through a fellow human being and are not dependent on an algorithm, Östlund tells TT in Cannes.

TV & film

12 May

79th Cannes Film Festival opens without Hollywood glamour

The 79th Cannes Film Festival opens tonight. With major American studios choosing not to bring their new films to the French Riviera, the field has been left open for both veterans and newcomers to showcase their work.

TV & film