Scandinavian Film and TV: Exploring Nordic Visual Culture
Explore the rich history and global impact of Scandinavian cinema and television, from classic films to modern Nordic Noir.
Explore the rich history and global impact of Scandinavian cinema and television, from classic films to modern Nordic Noir.
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of Scandinavian film and television culture, examining its historical development, cultural significance, and global impact. Led by Eva Novrup Redvall from the University of Copenhagen, the course covers key periods and figures in Nordic cinema and TV, from early pioneers like Carl Th. Dreyer to modern masters like Ingmar Bergman and Lars von Trier. You'll study the Scandinavian New Wave, documentary traditions, the evolution of TV drama, and the recent international success of Nordic Noir. The course also addresses the relationship between Scandinavian media and the welfare state, as well as the challenges and opportunities presented by the digital age.
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What you'll learn
Understand the relationship between Scandinavian film/TV and the welfare state model
Analyze the work and influence of key directors like Carl Th. Dreyer, Ingmar Bergman, and Lars von Trier
Explore the characteristics and impact of the Scandinavian New Wave cinema
Trace the evolution of Scandinavian documentary traditions
Examine the development of television drama in Scandinavia, from early productions to modern series
Understand the phenomenon of Nordic Noir and its international success
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There are 5 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive overview of Scandinavian film and television culture, tracing its development from the early days of cinema to the contemporary global success of Nordic Noir. The curriculum is divided into five modules covering: Contemporary Scandinavian Film and TV Culture and Dreyer's Classical Cinema; Ingmar Bergman and Lars von Trier; New Wave, Art Cinema and Social Drama; Documentary and Early TV Drama; and Modern TV Drama and the Digital Revolution. Students will explore key figures, movements, and genres in Nordic visual media, while also examining the cultural and social contexts that have shaped Scandinavian film and TV production. The course combines historical analysis with contemporary perspectives, offering insights into the unique characteristics of Scandinavian media and its growing international influence.
Contemporary Scandinavian Film and TV Culture and Dreyer's Classical Cinema
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Ingmar Bergman and Lars von Trier
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
New Wave, Art Cinema and Social Drama
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Documentary and Early TV Drama
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Modern TV Drama and the Digital Revolution
Module 5 · 3 Hours to complete
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Expert in Scandinavian Film and Television Studies
Eva Novrup Redvall is an associate professor in film and media studies at the University of Copenhagen, specializing in Scandinavian television culture and the transnational aspects of Scandinavian cinema. She authored Writing and Producing Television Drama: From The Kingdom to The Killing (2013) and co-authored several notable works, including The Danish Directors 2: Dialogues on the New Danish Fiction Cinema (2010), A Small Region in a Global World: Patterns in Scandinavian Film and Media Culture (2011), and The Danish Directors 3: Dialogues on the New Danish Documentary Cinema (2013). Her research focuses on the cultural significance of Scandinavian film and television within both local and global contexts.
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