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Let’s talk about Sweden Posted by on May 7, 2012 in Uncategorized

Are you – like me – one of those people who get overly excited when Sweden or something Swedish is mentioned in movies or in TV-programmes? Well, then you must make sure to take a look at the collection of Sweden on the screen,  “Let’s talk about Sweden”. It’s put together by the film fanatic Robin Nupponen and features clips from the TV-series Family Guy, from 90s comedies like Wayne’s World and Austin Powers, from Woody Allen movies as well as TV series like Mad Men, Frasier and Friends.

“In the beginning I just wanted to use every single one, but I realized after a while that it would be impossible as there are so many mentions of Sweden out there. Just in the Simpson’s Sweden is mentioned some thirty times,” Nupponen told The Local.
Robin admits that most of the old stereotypical images of Sweden used in the movies aren’t exactly true as of today, but he definitely think that Sweden shall take it  as a compliment. And as he rightfully points out – how often is Norway or Denmark mentioned in Hollywood?

So, if you are up for some Swedish sin, a few quirky accent, lots of meatballs, plenty of IKEA and a few blonde bombshells, take a look here!

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  1. Daniel:

    Great post.
    More please!

  2. George:

    Here’s a little Swedish film mystery I’ve been trying to figure out:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LEEt-u4pGI&feature=results_main&playnext=1&list=PL98AC862C74793CB3

    The car, an MG J1, dates the film to about 1932. Can anyone tell me the film’s title, the names of the actors and actresses and if the entire film still exists and if so can it be viewed? I’ve asked various relatives but none can recall this interesting old film. Perhaps one of the viewers here can answer my questions. Thanks.