“Middle-school memories interspersed with accurate humor” (Göteborgs–Posten) — On June 29, see the comedic new Swedish coming-of-age film My Life as a Comedian /En komikers uppväxt (dir. Rojda Sekersöz, Sweden, 2019) at Scandinavia House! At age 12 Juha is the class clown in the suburbs of
“With a sensitive attitude and impressive acting, captures…the conditions for a beautiful but problematic mother and daughter relationship” (Nöjesguiden) — On June 22, see the new Swedish drama Psychosis in Stockholm /Psykos i Stockholm (dir. Maria Bäck, Sweden, 2020) at Scandinavia House! A mother and
“A film that celebrates imperfection in an age that increasingly, impossibly demands perfection” (Eye for Film) — On June 15, see the Norwegian coming-of-age film Psychobitch (dir. Martin Lund, Norway, 2019) at Scandinavia House! Fifteen-year-old Frida is the misfit at her middle school in the small
On June 7, attend a virtual talk with acclaimed Norwegian author Erika Fatland (Sovietland) on her new book The Border: A Journey Around Russia Through North Korea, China, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Ukraine, Belorussia, Lithuania, Foland, Latvia, Estonia, Finland, Norway, and the
Celebrate the longest day of the year Scandinavian-style! In our annual celebration for families, we’ll fashion flower wreathes, learn traditional Midsummer songs, and decorate the maypole. The program will take place in Volvo Hall featuring the music of Finnish singer/songwriter
“A riveting homage to a unique literary sensation” (Observer) — On June 8, see the engrossing new Karen Blixen biopic The Pact/Pagten (dir. Bille August, Denmark, 2021) at Scandinavia House! In 1948, 63-year-old Out of Africa author Karen Blixen (also known by her pen name, Isak Dinesen)
Nordic Summer Jazz continues on June 23 with Icelandic pianist Sunna Gunnlaugs, an expatriot of Brooklyn, and her trio featuring Tag Jonsson on bass and Scott McLemore on drums! The members have blended their voices as performers and composers to create music
Our popular Summer Jazz Series returns to Scandinavia House, with live concerts! This summer we’re presenting performances from some of Scandinavia’s most talented jazz musicians, composers, and singers on Thursday evenings in June. On June 16, join us for a performance
Our popular Summer Jazz Series returns to Scandinavia House, with live concerts! This summer we’re presenting performances from some of Scandinavia’s most talented jazz musicians, composers, and singers on Thursday evenings in June. On June 9, see flute player, composer and