Love, laughs, inspiration and powerful emotional journeys take center stage in this year's Scandinavian film line-up - featuring discoveries from Norway, Denmark and Iceland.
The Cinequest Film Festival is an excellent venue for the discovery of new and emerging film and film artists. Over the course of 13 days, 200 international films will be presented at various theaters in San Jose, with more than 600 film artists, technologists and professionals from 44 countries in attendance at the various screenings and events. The broad range of international movies also includes the screening of the following Scandinavian films:
THE ALMOST MAN (Mer Eller Mindre mann) by director Martin Lund (2012), tells the story of Henrik, who is about to become a father for the first time. His uneasy feelings about becoming an adult make him act out in hilariously inappropriate ways. This offbeat comedy tells a tale of a man's long road toward maturity, and how hard it can be for some individuals to face the prospect of growing up. “The Almost Man” won the prizes for best movie and best actor at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival in The Czech Republic.
February 27 at 2:30 p.m., March 7 at 9:30 p.m., March 9 at 9:15 p.m. More info and tickets here.
MUST HAVE BEEN LOVE (En Som Deg) from director Eirik Svensson (2012), tells the story of Kasia, a Finnish girl who meets the handsome Norwegian Jacob while on vacation in Istanbul. The two explore the city, and Kaisa falls head over heels for Jacob, who has to leave the next day. Months later, Kasia finds a job in Oslo, and the search for Jacob begins... Will they ever meet again?
February 28 at 8:45 p.m., March 3 at 9:15 p.m., March 7 at 12:00 p.m. Click here to read more about the film and to buy tickets.
THE ORHEIM COMPANY (Kompani Orheim), directed by Arild Andresen, is based on the best-selling books by Norwegian author Tore Renberg. The Orheim Company (2012) is a coming-of-age story about a teenager, Jarle, and his dysfunctional family in a small Norwegian town in the 1980s. While struggling to function as a family, Jarle escapes the chaos of his unpredictable alcoholic father through music, political activism and girls. Returning home as an adult to his father’s funeral, Jarle must force his mind back to his childhood and the memories of his father.. Will he ever learn to be a part of a family?
February 27 at 4:15 p.m., March 8 at 9:30 p.m., and March 9 at 6:45 p.m. For tickets and info about the screenings of this film, click here.
THE HUNT (Jagten) - Thomas Vinterberg (The Celebration) directs the incomparable Mads Mikkelsen (Casino Royale) - who won the Best Actor Prize in Cannes - in a powerful story about an innocent man, wrongly accused of a horrendous act.
March 6 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets and info here.
THE DEEP (Djupio): Based on a true story, the powerful and inspirational tale of one man's survival, against all odds, when his boat sinks and he is forced to swim the frigid waters of the coast of Iceland.
Friday March 1 at 4:00 p.m., March 8 at 9:30 p.m. and March 9 at 6:45 p.m. Tickets and info here.
The films at the Film Festival will be presented at various theaters in San Jose, California. For more information about the movie festival and the program, check out the festival's program. For festival passes and ticket information, go here.