As always, Scandinavian films are well represented, thanks to the great film talent that exists in Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Iceland. Let’s roll out the red carpet. Presenting this ...
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Fishy Swedish translations that make you hanker for all things fish!
Fish is a favorite dish in Sweden. And there’s no denying that ...
Hot Docs 2018 Scandinavian Documentaries Selection
As usual, I’m posting the Hot Docs 2018 Nordic documentaries film selection ...
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Nordic Long Film List for TIFF 2019
As always, Scandinavian films are well represented, thanks to the great film talent that exists in Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Iceland. Let’s roll out the red carpet. Presenting this year’s list of Nordic movies from TIFF 2019’s website! Contemporary World Cinema A White, White Day (Icelandic) Hlynur Pálmason The powerful new film by Hlynur […]
Nordic Documentaries List for Hot Docs Festival 2019
This year, there’s a bevvy of Nordic films at Hot Docs 2019! I am, of course, very pleased at the sheer number of events, festivals and activities in Toronto. This time, it won’t disappoint. I love the short but sweet selection at Hot Docs this year, especially about Stieg Larsson’s investigative journalism about Neo-Nazism in […]
Swedish Sparkling Water Craze Finally Hits North America!
I’m so thrilled that the flavored sparkling water craze finally hit North America. Truthfully, it’s not a brand new phenomenon, but it is getting increasingly popular thanks to the no-sugar diets that have overtaken the U.S. and Canada. Previously, they were referred to as club soda, seltzer and carbonated water in English. The genius who […]
TIFF 2018 Nordic Film List
TIFF season (Sept. 6-16, 2018) is here and the 2018 Nordic film selection is proving to be a varied list of subjects ranging from a Mars expedition and exploration of humanity to a struggling Danish farmer in the 19th century to the trials and tribulations of modern Swedish family life. I don’t need to explain […]
Fishy Swedish translations that make you hanker for all things fish!
Fish is a favorite dish in Sweden. And there’s no denying that Swedes know how to cook and prepare fish right! Thankfully, it is none of the batter-dipped, fried-to-death or chargrilled stuff us North Americans normally associate with fish fillets. Instead, fish is usually served with dreamy sauces, dill-infused fresh potatoes and crisp vegetables. Or […]
Hot Docs 2018 Scandinavian Documentaries Selection
As usual, I’m posting the Hot Docs 2018 Nordic documentaries film selection and this year has a few treats. I so appreciate the fact that Toronto is a mecca for film lovers and that many come from near and far to see worldwide premiers. Don’t forget to purchase tickets early, the festival starts April 26-May […]
Come to the 1st Annual Toronto Marlies Swedish Heritage Night 2017!
Like ice hockey and the Swedes? Here’s your chance to see and meet both right here in Toronto! The Swede Life in Toronto and Nordic Languages Initiative are proud to sponsor the first annual Swedish Heritage Night for the Toronto Marlies Hockey Club! We have a special Swedish evening planned. With your specially-priced ticket, you get to Marvel […]
Announcing the Nordic Film Selection at TIFF 2017!
It’s an exciting time of year here in Toronto, and I’m pleased to announce the Nordic film selection at 2017 TIFF from September 7-17th! I am also fortunate and doubly pleased that I will be working at the TIFF box office this year at Elgin/Winter Garden as a Supervisor, so drop by and say hello if […]
Personal review on the Danish film, The Commune
I was already prepared for the somewhat shocking perspective of how Nordic people view nudity and sex. After all, one can find porno at gas stations in Sweden and Denmark. Even families bathing in their birthday suits during midsummer are far from uncommon. However, I was a bit surprised at the depiction of attitudes toward […]
HotDocs 2017 Documentary Film Festival Nordic Film Selection
I absolutely love Toronto’s lively film scene, and am happy to report the Nordic documentaries at the HotDocs 2017 Film Festival. This year offers a remarkable selection of Nordic documentary films that probe into the culture and current events of today’s Scandinavian societies. As a lover of film, I highly recommend viewing this year’s HotDocs […]
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