Thomas Vinterberg’s “Families Like Ours,” “Pressure Point” from the writer of “Black Crab,” and Erik Poppe’s “Quisling” are contenders for the Göteborg Nordic Series Script Award, which is the most prestigious recognition for TV screenwriting in Scandinavia.
Instead of the Nordisk Film & TV Fond Prize from the Göteborg Festival, nominations for the Script Award now include “Money Shot,” a feminist porn comedy that won at Canneseries, and “The School of Housewives,” co-written and directed by Iceland’s Arnór Pálmi Arnarson, who is also known for directing “The Minister” featuring Ólafur Darri Ólafsson.
The Script Award nominations have been expanded to include “Money Shot,” a feminist comedy about pornography that won at Canneseries, and “The School of Housewives,” a film directed by Arnór Pálmi Arnarson from Iceland, who has previously worked on “The Minister” starring Ólafur Darri Ólafsson.
Regarding artistic ambition, the scope of these three series varies widely, from the emotional survival drama-thriller “Families”, to the tense and captivating retelling of real events in “Pressure Point” and the daring period drama “Quisling”. All three delve into the terrifying aspects of contemporary life.
The series ‘Families’ portrays an apocalypse that rips apart Denmark’s upper middle class and thrusts them into a ruthless and occasionally brutal new reality across Europe, while ‘Pressure Point’ delves into the depths of neo-Nazism and ‘Quisling’ exposes the mentality of a power-hungry autocrat.”
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“In ‘Families’, an apocalypse splits Denmark’s upper middle class apart, sending them into a harsh and sometimes violent new world across Europe. Meanwhile, ‘Pressure Point’ explores neo-Nazism in depth, and ‘Quisling’ reveals the state of mind of an autocratic delusionist.”
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“The show ‘Families’ depicts how an apocalypse rips apart Denmark’s upper middle class and plunges them into a cruel and occasionally brutal new world across Europe. On the other hand, ‘Pressure Point’ examines neo-Nazism in detail, and ‘Quisling’ uncovers the psychology of a power-hungry autocrat.
Additionally resonating with contemporary spirit, “Money Shot” and “School” also highlight the growing influence of women over their own lives, significantly boosted by sisterhood and unity among females.
Over the past while, numerous prominent European production companies, broadcasters, and distributors have released new productions, with Vinterberg’s “Families Like Ours” serving as one of the notable examples. This movie is a collaborative effort between heavyweight producers such as Zentropa Enterprises, Studiocanal, Canal+, TV 2 Danmark, and others.
Nominees for the Nordic Series Script Award are still vying for a significant cash prize of €17,000 ($17,700). This award is funded by the Nordisk Film & TV Fond and is given to the primary writer(s) of a Nordic drama series.
The writers of nominated shows in the Nordic Series Script Award competition are still battling it out for a substantial €17,000 ($17,700) cash prize, sponsored by the Nordisk Film & TV Fond, which goes to the main writer(s) of a Nordic drama series.
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The nominees in the Nordic Series Script Award race are still striving for a generous €17,000 ($17,700) cash prize, provided by the Nordisk Film & TV Fond, which is awarded to the chief writer(s) of a Nordic drama series.
In a single adjustment, contestants should have debuted their series during the past year, as the award previously helped predict some of the major upcoming TV sensations from Scandinavia.
Moving forward, The Nordic Series Awards will introduce a special recognition titled the Creative Courage Award. This accolade is given to the producer or commissioner of a series that fearlessly explores creative frontiers and champions innovation. Nominations can be made by streaming platforms and television networks.
On January 28th, the recipients of the Nordic Series Awards will be revealed during an awards ceremony held at the TV Drama Vision in Gothenburg.
The newly-bestowed title for the winning script of a Nordic series carries greater significance on global resumes, as it unequivocally signifies recognition for excellence. A noteworthy change also includes extending eligibility to all series that debuted in the year 2024.
During economically challenging periods, it’s understandable that taking risks might seem less appealing. However, with the Creative Courage Award, we aim to highlight a commissioner-producer partnership that has led to an extraordinarily bold and innovative series. I’m pleased to announce that we have numerous impressive candidates across various genres in both categories,” said Liselott Forsman, CEO at Nordisk Film & TV Fond.
Cia Edström, head of Göteborg’s TV Drama Vision, noted that the chosen pieces highlight the variety of tales arising from the region and suggest a strong present as well as a bright future for Nordic drama series.
The panel for the Nordic Series Script Award consists of Norwegian actor-screenwriter Henriette Steenstrup, Joanna Szymańska who is the producer-CEO at ShipsBoy in Poland, and Linus Fremin, a TV Critic and creative director from Sweden’s Make Your Mark.
The TV Drama Vision airs on January 28 and 29, while the 48th Göteborg Film Festival takes place from January 24 to February 2. Here’s a closer look at the nominees for the Nordic Series Script Award:
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“Families Like Ours,” (“Familier som vores”)
Nominated writers: Thomas Vinterberg, Bo hr. Hansen
Denmark, 7×50′
Broadcaster: TV2 Denmark
Produced by: Zentropa Entertainments
Producers: Sisse Graum Jørgensen and Kasper Dissing
Directed by: Thomas Vinterberg
Sales: World: Studiocanal, except Benelux, which is handled by TrustNordisk
Premiere: Oct. 20, 2024
Titled “Families,” the seven-part series from 2021 Oscar winner Vinterberg (“Another Round”) and Dogma 95 co-founder of “The Celebration” (1998), explores a chilling hypothetical scenario: As Denmark starts to submerge beneath the ocean, its administration orders a complete evacuation. The narrative expands across France, Romania, Poland, the U.K., and eventually Finland, while maintaining its focus on Vinterberg’s signature themes – family, love. However, it also unravels as an unsettling tale of the upper-middle class, where professional success counts for naught and the seemingly perfect extended family at the heart of it all becomes ensnared in once implausible events: Human trafficking, violent vigilante groups, and even homicide.
“Money Shot,” (“Toinen tuleminen”)
Finland, 8×25′
Nominated writer: Jemina Jokisalo
Broadcaster: Elisa Viihde
Produced by: Just Republic
Producers: Jemina Jokisalo, Samuli Norhomaa and Johanna Tarvainen
Directed by: Teemu Niukkanen
Sales: Federation Studios and Nordisk Film
Premiere: May 2, 2024
Among the five entries, Sari, a veteran porn actress seeking employment, and previously dismissed as such, partners with a film school dropout to create erotic films tailored for a female perspective. This daring series is slated to win at the 2024 Canneseries, earning the title of Student Award winner. “It’s quite innovative and unique, particularly for a Finnish production, and I’m thrilled that [broadcaster] Elisa Viihde had the courage to commission it. I always take on stories I deeply care about, featuring characters we can empathize with,” says Jokisalo (known for “Savela” and “Makkari”) in an interview with EbMaster. “It’s vibrant and far from another Nordic Noir!
“Pressure Point,” (“Smärtpunkten”Sweden, 3×60’
Nominated writer: Pelle Rådström
Storyline: Wilhelm Behrman and Niklas Rockström
Broadcaster: SVT
Produced by: Kärnfilm and Art & Bob
Producer: Martina Stöhr
Directed by: Sanna Lenken
Sales: ReInvent International Sales
Premiere: Apr. 19, 2024
This dramatic reenactment, filled with intensity, portrays the preparations for the play “7:3,” penned by acclaimed writer Lars Norén and produced by Isa Stenberg. In this production, two inmates, portraying neo-Nazis, openly express their actual neo-Nazi beliefs on stage, delving into the root causes behind them: feelings of isolation and past wounds. For Norén, it was a chance to tell an extraordinary tale; for Stenberg and certain prison officials, it presented a possibility for rehabilitation; for one of the prisoners, it offered a platform to scheme a bank heist that sent shockwaves through Swedish society. The script was penned by Rådström, based on an outline by Berhman (“Caliphate,” “Before We Die”) and Rockström (“Caliphate,” “Wallander”).
Quisling
Norway, 5×45-50′
Nominated writers: Anna Bache-Wiig and Siv Rajendram Eliassen
Broadcaster: TV2 Norway
Produced by: Paradox Rettigheter AS
Producers: Finn Gjerdrum and Stein B. Kvae
Directed by: Erik Poppe
Sales: REInvent
As a movie critic, I had the opportunity to witness “Quisling: The Final Days” during screenings at Haugesund and Toronto, initially presented as a 147-minute feature. Now, it’s competing for the Nordic Series Script Award in a five-episode series format, according to director Poppe, who claims that this version tells an entirely different story, with a heavier focus on Maria Quisling and Peder Olsen’s wife.
The strength of this series seems to be consistent with the feature: it offers a profound psychological exploration of a delusional authoritarian, as EbMaster s noted in their review, here we find Vidkund Quisling, Hitler’s puppet Norwegian president. Some of this insight undoubtedly comes from the series’ screenwriters, Anna Bach-Wiig and Siv Rajendram Eliassen, who collaborated with Poppe on “Utøya, Jul. 22” and “The Emigrants.
“The School of Housewives,” (Húsó)
Iceland, 6×30′
Nominated writers: Arnór Pálmi Arnarson, Jóhanna Fridrika Sæmundsdóttir
Broadcaster: RÚV
Produced by: Glassriver
Producer: Arnbjörg Hafliðadóttir
Directed by: Arnór Pálmi Arnarson
Premiere: Jan. 1, 2024
For years, Helka has been a regular at rehab centers since her teenage days. Now, as a last resort to win custody of her daughter in foster care, she is sent to a Housewives’ School by the court. Despite her heart being in the right place, winning her some unlikely allies, she must also learn practical skills like weaving, crocheting, or cooking pineapple haddock. More importantly, Helka must confront her addictions and inner demons. This heartwarming dramedy, with a touch of tearjerking moments, is the work of talented writers such as Arnór Palmi Arnarson (also director of “The Minister”) and Jóhanna Fridrika Sæmundsdóttir (“Sisterhood,” “Agnes Joy”). The production house behind this project is Glassriver, known for hits like “Black Sands” and “As Long As We Live.
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