A Season of Scandinavian and Nordic Cinema

A Season of Scandinavian and Nordic Cinema

Scandiland, 8  – 28 November 2014, Various locations in Exeter

This November, Exeter Phoenix presents a season of films from Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland. Audiences will journey through snowy landscapes, confront troll-infested forests, consume surreal assignments and experience moody Nordic noir.

The season launches on 8 November with a screening of the Norwegian thriller Troll Hunter.  From Exeter city centre, audiences will be taken on a bus deep into the woods of Haldon Forest.  As darkness descends they will be greeted by a Rekorderlig cider and a smorgasbord of tasty Swedish canapés before entering a bespoke cabin cinema to watch the fantasy thriller.

On 11 November, Surf Cinema presents an evening of cold-water surf films charting some of the individuals who brave the roughest of conditions to get their fix, followed by live music from Finnish folk punk band Slack Bird.

The following night, November 12, sees a dark and comic bill offering a humorous and unusual insight into the Nordic countries with Of Horses and Men and In Order of Disappearance.

On 16 Nov, set amongst a taxidermy filled cinema-hut in Heavitree and accompanied by music from a Swedish musician and storyteller, will be a screening of Lars Von Trier’s Antichrist.  Strictly for over 18s, this event offers an extraordinarily atmospheric setting in which to watch this seminal film.

Back at Exeter Phoenix on 17 November, a screening of the Oscar-nominated Norwegian comedy Elling is screened alongside Kitchen Stories highlighting the best visual storytelling from the country, whilst two new Nordic noir titles, Tommy and Hour of the Lynx will be presented on 22 Nov.

A screening of Babette’s Feast on 24 November will include a salivating presentation by food historian Dr Annie Gray who will introduce Babette’s dishes, identifying her unusual ingredients and discussing long forgotten techniques.

Finally, Exeter Central Library will host an evening of Scandinavian storytelling by performer Emily Parrish who will share stories of Loki, a god of Nordic mythology, before a screening of Sami Jienet – Voice of Sapami, a Finnish documentary on the adventures of a Sami indigenous choir as they rediscover their rich and unique heritage and the joy of yoiking together.

Listing information

TrollHunter
Sat 8 Nov, from 6.30pm (screening at 8.30pm)
£15 /£22 with meal
Haldon Forest

Sold out

Surf Cinema
Tues 11 Nov, 7.30pm
£5.50 (£4.50)
Exeter Phoenix

Dark and Comic Double Bill
Wed 12 Nov
Of Horses and Men, 6pm
In Order of Disappearance, 8.15pm
Wed 12 Nov, 6pm and 8.15pm
£5.50 (£4.50) each or £9 for both films
Exeter Phoenix

Antichrist
Sun 16 Nov, 7.30pm
£10
Sylvania Hut, Heavitree

Norsk Komedie Double Bill
Mon 17 Nov
Elling, 7pm
Kitchen Stories, 8.30pm
£5.50 (£4.50) each or £9 for both films

Scandinavian Shorts
Free screenings of short films on the terrace with blankets and hot cider.

Nordic Noir Double Bill
Sat 22 Nov
Hour of the Lynx, 6pm
Tommy, 8.15pm
£5.50 (£4.50) each or £9 for both films

Babette’s Feast
Mon 24 Nov, 3.30pm, 6pm
£5.50 (£4.50)
8.15pm including presentation by Food Historian Dr Annie Gray £6.50 (£5.50)

Tales from the North
An Evening of Storytelling and Film
Emily Parrish and Sami Jienat – Voices of the Sampi
Fri 28 Nov, 7pm
£10
Exeter Central Library