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Discover captivating stories from Scandinavia at Nordic Film Festival 2024, featuring exceptional films from Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Denmark.

Dive into "Hammarskjöld," a speculative biopic unraveling the mysterious death of the anti-colonialist UN Secretary-General and legendary diplomat Dag Hammarskjöld. Experience the resilience of "Stormskerry Maja,” this year's Finnish box office success about a fierce woman battling war and hardship on a remote Finnish island to protect her family from English colonizers. In "Listen Up," follow the hilarious Mahmoud in Oslo as he navigates family secrets and summer adventures from the perspective of a second generation Pakistani immigrant. Lastly, witness the epic struggle in "The Promised Land," where an ambitious captain (Mads Mikkelsen) confronts a ruthless nobleman in 18th century Denmark. Join us for a journey through Nordic history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes.

Nordic Film Festival 2024 is jointly presented by the Embassy of Denmark, the Embassy of Finland, the Royal Norwegian Embassy and the Embassy of Sweden in Singapore, in partnership with The Projector and DNB, as well as support from Bolia, Bonne, Carlsberg, Vitamin Well, Jordan and Wipak.

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Fight For Peace (Hammarskjöld)NC16

One screening only - Sat 21 Sep

Set in the Cold War in 1961, follows the story of legendary decolonization diplomat Dag Hammarskjöld, who boards a plane in a desperate attempt to negotiate a ceasefire from his enemies after he leads UN troops into their first wartime operation in Congo.

One screening only - Friday 20 Sep

Mahmoud's chill summer becomes an adventure as he is tasked with entertaining his Pakistani uncle while also trying to help his little brother figure out his gender identity within a very conservative family. Listen Up! is a hilarious political comedy with a huge heart.

Opening film of the Nordic Film Festival 2024

One screening only - Friday 13 Sep

One of Finland's highest box office hits of 2023, Stomskerry Maja follows a fierce woman battling war and hardship on a remote Finnish island to protect her family from English colonizers. Stand to win prizes if you are a ticket holders!

One screening only - Sat 14 Sep

In 1755, the impoverished Captain Ludvig Kahlen sets out to conquer the harsh, uninhabitable Danish heath with a seemingly impossible goal; to build a colony in the name of the King. Mads Mikkelsen leads us through the savage terrain of The Promised Land with a glimmer of hope in this epic Nordic tale with Western bones.