THEME EXPLORATION

Norwegian folklore

12 films · 2 directors

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FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Brave
Brave
2012 · Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman
Macario
Macario
1960 · Roberto Gavaldon
Bhooth Bangla
Bhooth Bangla
2026 · Priyadarshan
Primitive
Primitive
2009 · Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Dracula
Dracula
2026 · Radu Jude
Saptadingar Guptodhon
Saptadingar Guptodhon
2026 · Dhrubo Banerjee
Crane
Crane
1988 · Kon Ichikawa
Il fiore delle mille e una notte
Il fiore delle mille e una notte
1974 · Pier Paolo Pasolini
Robin Hood: The Movie
Robin Hood: The Movie
1955 · Terence Fisher
The Brothers Grimm
The Brothers Grimm
2005 · Terry Gilliam
The Rising of the Moon
The Rising of the Moon
1957 · John Ford
The Dybbuk
The Dybbuk
1960 · Sidney Lumet
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Ari Aster United States

His film 'Midsommar' draws heavily on Scandinavian folklore, pagan rituals, and Nordic cultural traditions to explore psychological horror.

 Joachim Trier Norway

His films deeply engage with Norwegian culture, landscape, and contemporary society while exploring themes rooted in Nordic sensibilities and folklore traditions.