Norwegian cinema that proves the midnight sun and polar nights create perfect conditions for unforgettable storytelling. From the Nordic noir phenomenon that influenced global television to folklore horror like “Troll Hunter” that turned mythological creatures into mockumentary gold, we watch films that use their stunning landscapes as characters and catalysts.
Whether it’s directors crafting psychological thrillers where isolation becomes psychological warfare, horror films like “Dead Snow” that prove Nazi zombies and Norwegian humor make surprisingly effective partners, or dramas that explore what happens when traditional values collide with modern realities.
From “The Wave” disaster thriller that made fjords feel threatening to war films that examine Norway’s complex WWII history with unflinching honesty.
Norwegian cinema doesn’t just use its environment; it weaponizes it, creating movies where the beauty of the landscape contrasts sharply with the darkness of human nature. We celebrate films that put Scandinavia on the global cinema map and prove that great storytelling thrives in any climate, especially the cold ones.
Lake of Death is a remake of the 1958 film by Kåre Bergstrøm. A group of teenagers returns to a family cabin with a history of murder.
The Wave movie (Bølgen.) A great action thriller & disaster movie. 85-meters of a tsunami in a small village. Streaming on Netflix.
