Scandinavian Films at Ames Public Library
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After the Wedding (DVD FOREIGN AFT) In Danish with English captions. 119 min. 2006.
Desperate to save an orphanage in India, a man returns to Denmark to convince a wealthy businessman to help. What starts out as a meeting at a wedding turns into a series of devastating surprises. Nominated for Best Foreign Language Film.
Autumn Sonata (DVD DRAMA AUT) In Swedish with English captions or dubbed in English. 92 min. 1978.
A concert pianist visits her grown daughter after a seven-year absence. Aching with the memory of her mother's neglect, the introverted daughter explodes into a rage and the reunion turns into a shattering confrontation.
Babette’s Feast (DVD FOREIGN BAB) In Danish, English, French, or Spanish with captions in English, French, Spanish, or Chinese. 102 min. 1988.
Chef Babette lives a quiet life on Denmark's coast. As housekeeper and cook to two dour women, she never prepares exciting meals. Then she wins 10,000 francs and decides to create the most memorable meal ever eaten. Based on the story by Baroness Karen von Blixen-Finecke (April 17, 1885 - September 7, 1962), née Dinesen, a Danish author also known under her pen name Isak Dinesen. Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film of 1987.
Brothers (DVD FOREIGN BRO) In Danish with English, Spanish, or French captions. 117 min. 2004.
Two brothers struggle for their place in the family after one is sent to war. The dependable older brother who goes to war is missing-in-action and presumed dead. His irresponsible brother cares for the presumed widow. When the missing brother returns from prison camp, his role and that of his brother shift.
The Celebration (VIDEO FOREIGN CEL) In Danish with English captions. 106 min. 1998.
At a Danish man’s birthday party, his son reveals a dark secret that contributed to his twin sister's suicide.
Cries and Whispers (DVD FOREIGN CRI) In Swedish with English captions. 91 min. 1972.
Four women search for spiritual peace. Agnes, a spinster who lives with her housekeeper, is dying of cancer and is visited one last time by her two sisters, Karin and Maria. These two become entangled in jealousy, manipulation, and selfishness. Yet Agnes, tortured by cancer, is able to transcend her sisters' pettiness to remember moments of staggering beauty, as well as horror.
Cross My Heart and Hope to Die (DVD FOREIGN CRO) In Norwegian with English captions. 96 min. 1994.
Otto Olsen is the smallest boy on the soccer team and finds it hard to gain acceptance from his teammates. Otto is left behind to spend his summer vacation at home. A chain of serious events occurs − involving his family, turning Otto's childhood upside down.
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