Overview

• Pia Lundberg, in her first year as artistic director, curates 270 films, including 25 world premieres, for Scandinavia’s largest film festival running January 24 to February 2.
• The festival's theme, 'Disobedience,' explores civil resistance and democracy through 14 feature films and six shorts, with Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof among the featured guests.
• Opening with the Norwegian drama 'Safe House' and closing with the Danish prehistoric epic 'Stranger,' the festival spotlights Nordic storytelling in its competitive and gala sections.
• Julie Delpy and Thomas Vinterberg will receive honorary awards, while retrospectives honor their work and celebrate Swedish filmmaker Maj Zetterling's centennial.
• Gender representation remains a challenge, with women directing 44% of selected films, despite efforts toward parity in the Nordic and international lineups.