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Any recommendations for Danish tv shows? (can't open the article)
The Killing and Borgen are two really good shows
Norsemen was filmed simultaneously in Norwegian and English (the actors did each scene in one language and then the other). That way Norwegian audiences can enjoy this expensive-to-make show in their native tongue, and it can also gain widespread popularity in the much larger English-speaking world (which pays the bills).
I recently read that Hinterland (aka Y Gwyll) did the same with Welsh and English.
Anyhow, is there a name for this technique of producing a show in multiple languages simultaneously? Any other examples of it? It seems like a good idea for producing high-quality content in languages that otherwise wouldn't necessarily attract that level of investment.
Somewhat off topic, but I saw Norsemen mentioned elsewhere in the thread ... Norsemen was filmed simultaneously in Norwegian and English (the actors did each scene in one language and then the other). That way Norwegian audiences can enjoy this expensive-to-make show in their native tongue, and it can also gain widespread popularity in the much larger English-speaking world (which pays the bills). I recently read tha…
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And Bron/Broen.
I finally got to watch the 1st season of this on Danish Netflix earlier in the summer, and enjoyed the hell out of it - the interplay between the detectives was amazing, and I loved the frequently comic moments in the bleak nastiness. Can anyone tell me if subsequent seasons are worth trying to find here in the US?
Kim Bodnia leaves after season 2, and is certainly missed, but Thure Lindhardt, who replaces him in seasons 3-4, is also excellent, and a more complex, less trope-based character (though he does have a traumatic past).
I hope it doesn't lead to them trying to make American shows that are ostensibly set in the Nordic countries but don't feel at all like it. It's already happened to the UK.
Interesting. Here's a related phenomenon: currently Spanish-speaking Netflix is flooded with a batch of Spanish-made comedies, romances, dramas and thrillers -- the most high-profile of which is The Money Heist ("La Casa de Papel") -- most of which have a distinctly Hollywood/generic feel to them. Every character and situation is a cliché from Hollywood, with no local flavor. Save for the accents of some of the actor…
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The Killing and Borgen are two really good shows
Warning: there is a US show "The Killing" that is an adaptation of the original show (originally called "Forbrydelsen"). While the US version initially starts as a shot-by-shot remake, after a few episodes the story diverges quick significantly.
Any recommendations for Danish tv shows? (can't open the article)
In the article they mention The Rain , another popular one is The Bridge . There is also a list here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danish_television_drama
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Many european filmmakers but also many European publics, feel that it's not just essential that the state fund such work, but also part of the role of state. They don't consider the government some hateful opponent entity (or rather, they don't consider the state that. They can still hate this or that particular party / person running the government, protest its decisions, etc.). The government is people they have vo…
Curious that you didn't cite the most salient reason why the film industry in the US isn't directly funded by the government: it is a wildly profitable industry. Various states, notably Georgia, provide tax breaks and other incentives to lure studios into filming in their jurisdiction.
Any recommendations for comedy shows from this region? Seems like only crime shows get hyped over here, but speaking for myself, I'd like to understand the culture a little better. Comedies seem like a good way to explore that.
If you are looking for more of a generic Scandinavian style of comedy I can definitely recommend Östlund films, especially The Square and Force Majeure. The former stars a Danish actor and both are quite good examples of Scandinavian comedies.
Somewhat off topic, but I saw Norsemen mentioned elsewhere in the thread ... Norsemen was filmed simultaneously in Norwegian and English (the actors did each scene in one language and then the other). That way Norwegian audiences can enjoy this expensive-to-make show in their native tongue, and it can also gain widespread popularity in the much larger English-speaking world (which pays the bills). I recently read tha…