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Category Archives: Culture
2019 On Screen: Our Favourites
The best of the year’s film and television… Continue reading
Nikolai Astrup’s Sense of Place
An extended essay focusing on the work and upbringing of a little-known Norwegian artist… Continue reading
A Short History of … ‘Nordic Noir’
How did ‘Nordic noir’ grow out of such contented nations?… Continue reading
Alison Allfrey Embraces ‘Living Differently’
Alison Affrey discusses expat life in Sweden and writing her first book… Continue reading
“I Grew Up in Paradise”: John Clewett in Conversation
Author John Clewett (Jon Stenhugg) discusses his childhood and literary career… Continue reading
The King’s Choice
King Haakon’s refusal to give in to invading Nazis remains one of Norway’s proudest moments… Continue reading
Meet the Hengrens: Moa
The co-creator of hit Swedish series ‘Bonus Family’ explains how her own family life inspired her writing… Continue reading
Horror in Broad Daylight: ‘Midsommar’ Film Review
Ari Aster’s latest horror film takes place during Midsummer festivities in northern Sweden… Continue reading
So Long, Marianne: ‘Marianne and Leonard: Words of Love’ Documentary Review
A new documentary film tells the story of Leonard Cohen and his Norwegian lover, Marianne Ihlen… Continue reading
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