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University of Copenhagen

Scandinavian Film and Television

In many ways Scandinavian film and television is a global cultural brand, connected with and exporting some of the cultural and social values connected to a liberal and progressive welfare society. This course deals with the social, institutional and cultural background of film and television in Scandinavia and in a broader European and global context.

Status: Media Production
Status: European History
BeginnerCourse15 hours

Featured reviews

MG

5.0Reviewed Aug 28, 2016

A great course about Nordic film and TV media. I learn a lot and decide to watch some works mentioned in the course!!!

EB

5.0Reviewed Jun 5, 2020

Excellent overview of Scandinavian film and TV for people like me, who knew nothing about it.

HM

5.0Reviewed Jul 12, 2020

Very interesting and informative course, as a prospective student of film, beginning this Autumn, I feel this course has been a great starting point.

DP

5.0Reviewed Feb 13, 2017

How better to spend your christmas holidays when you have the dreaded MANFLU?This is the best Coursera course I have ever enrolled in never mind completed!

AS

5.0Reviewed Jul 12, 2020

Marvelous!! Pretty effective to study Scandinavian Films...!!! Got to know many experimental filmmakers through this course!!! Dear course instructors, Take a Bow...!!!

AP

5.0Reviewed Apr 12, 2016

This course was excellent. Great source material and the lectures were very informative. Thanks!

RP

5.0Reviewed Mar 6, 2017

Excellent course, I really learned a lot and recommend it to everyone who studies film or for those who love cinema.

AP

4.0Reviewed Sep 15, 2022

E​xcellent overview of the history and changes in Scandi films. From nearly zero knowledge, I can more confidently describe what Scandi films are about.

KL

4.0Reviewed Oct 30, 2020

Informative course on the history and future of Scandinavian Film and Television.

CS

4.0Reviewed Jul 6, 2017

I found the course to be informative and well-structured, all together a great means to begin and maintain an interest in Scandinavian Film and Television. Thanks.

SW

4.0Reviewed Dec 13, 2018

Enjoyed the aspect of film styles and amazing directors. Well taught lectures and informative narrative and subject detail.

DC

5.0Reviewed Jul 22, 2017

Informative and a very good orientation towards the Scandinavian and in fact the European film and television scene. Also gave insights on future trends and developments. Many thanks.

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