WANDERLIST: Ten famous movies set in Sweden

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  • “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” (2009) – A thrilling crime drama based on Stieg Larsson’s best-selling novel, set in Stockholm.
  • “Let the Right One In” (2008) – A vampire horror film that takes place in Blackeberg, a suburb of Stockholm.
  • “Fanny and Alexander” (1982) – A masterpiece by Ingmar Bergman, set in Uppsala and Stockholm, showcasing the filmmaker’s exploration of family dynamics.
  • “A Man Called Ove” (2015) – A heartwarming comedy-drama about an irritable but lovable old man, set in a small Swedish town.
  • “Midsommar” (2019) – A psychological horror film set in a remote Swedish village during Midsommar, the traditional Swedish summer solstice celebration.
  • “The Seventh Seal” (1957) – A classic Ingmar Bergman film set in medieval Sweden that explores philosophical themes of life and death.
  • “Wild Strawberries” (1957) – Another iconic film by Ingmar Bergman, set in various locations across Sweden, chronicling an aging professor’s introspective journey.
  • “The Best Intentions” (1992) – A drama directed by Bille August and written by Ingmar Bergman, set in early 20th-century Uppsala and Stockholm, following the tumultuous relationship of Bergman’s parents.
  • “Show Me Love” (1998) – A coming-of-age romantic comedy set in a small town called Åmål, showcasing the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ teenagers in Sweden.
  • “The Emigrants” (1971) – A Swedish epic film about a family’s journey from their homeland to America in the 19th century, emphasizing themes of hope, adversity, and dreams.
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