If someone ever asks you if you would like to see a Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Icelandic, Finnish or Russian comedy then...well, I won’t say “Run for your life!!” but I will say “Be careful”.

Movies in the north loves to deal with serious issues like death, drugs, alcohol and other fun stuff, and even most of our comedies will leave you with a feeling that the world is a horrible place.

You think I’m exaggerating? Fine, but don’t say I didn’t warn you when you sit in the dark, crying.

A nice example is this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XE4ZBcK01HU It’s considered one of the funniest scenes in the movie. He doesn’t like that the cow is looking at him. And punching woman is funny too http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2WrE7SKmK4

Worcestershire sauce: https://satwcomic.com/funny-movie

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[–] 2 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (3 children)

I hold against it Du levande which, on one hand, confirms OP's stereotyping, but is - at least to me - uniquely humorous, emotional, and an alround great film.

Tablecloth scene - Du levande
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43R1k8vHCh0

Du levande: Parken
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQpE9AbghW0

Du levande: Frisören
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEjyQRGW4fo

There's also Hundraåringen som klev ut genom fönstret och försvann. Better than the novel.

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  • [–] 2 points 7 months ago (2 children)

    Hey, I watched the latter, it was amazing, maybe in part because I had no expectations about it

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  • [–] 1 point 7 months ago (1 child)

    Which language if I may ask? Dubbed or subtitled? I'm not Swedish, watched it subtitled. But still picked up a little on some jokes that probably won't translate into any language.

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