Nordic noir: dark stories from the north From the icy fjords of Norway to the shadowy streets of Copenhagen, Nordic Noir continues to captivate audiences with its moody landscapes, complex characters, and morally tangled plots. Beamafilm’s latest collection brings together some of the most gripping Scandinavian dramas and thrillers, each steeped in atmosphere and edge-of-your-seat storytelling.
Furia: In this tense espionage thriller, a former undercover operative finds himself caught between personal redemption and the looming threat of far-right extremism in rural Norway.
A Hijacking: From acclaimed director Tobias Lindholm, this Danish masterpiece follows the nerve-shredding negotiations after a cargo ship is taken by Somali pirates — a study in psychological endurance.
The Cliff: Season 1 & 2: Set against Iceland’s dramatic coastlines, The Cliff follows small-town investigators navigating deeply personal stakes and unforgiving landscapes in pursuit of justice.
The House That Jack Built: Lars von Trier’s controversial thriller pushes boundaries with its disturbing portrait of a meticulous killer reflecting on his crimes through five murders that define his development as a serial killer.
Twin: A gripping Norwegian drama where a man assumes the identity of his identical twin after a tragic accident — and quickly finds himself drowning in lies.
The Deep: Based on a true Icelandic maritime disaster, The Deep is a moving survival story that explores the limits of human endurance.
Lords of Chaos: A chilling true-crime drama exploring the birth of Norwegian black metal, Lords of Chaos blends music history with a harrowing descent into obsession, violence, and tragedy.
Arctic: A minimalist yet riveting tale of survival, Arctic pits a stranded man against unforgiving polar conditions in a battle of will and ingenuity.
Stieg Larsson: The Man Who Played with Fire: This documentary delves into the life and investigations of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo author, revealing the real dangers he faced uncovering far-right extremism.
Discover the full collection on Beamafilm and immerse yourself in the brooding beauty and relentless tension of Nordic Noir storytelling.
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Asgeir and Ragna get entangled in a web of radical right-wing groups and followers - sending them on a journey from the fjords of Norway to a Berlin preparing for Germany's election.
When a cargo ship is hijacked by Somali pirates, a psychological drama unfolds.
The Cliff is a dramatic mystery about a Crime Detective who is sent to a small community in Iceland to help a local policewoman investigate a suspicious accident.
When a crime detective, Helgi Runarsson, is called in to investigate a suicide case, it turns out to be far from simple. Pulled into a sinister trail of evidence, Helgi's own deeply hidden secrets are unearthed. Will Helgi turn a blind eye to...
Jack, a psychopath and a serial killer, recounts a series of murders he committed over a period of 12 years, which he considers to be a work of art.
A teenager's quest to launch Norwegian black metal in Oslo in the early 1990s results in a very violent outcome.
Stieg Larsson – The Man Who Played with Fire reveals a man who was determined to protect the endangered principles of democracy and freedom at any cost.
When a young mother is responsible for the accidental death of her husband, she persuades the dead husband's identical twin to take his identity.
A nail-biting tail of heroism against a glacial backdrop. A stranded man must decide whether to remain in the relative safety of his camp or to trek through unknown Arctic terrain for potential salvation.
A young couple looking for the perfect home find themselves trapped in a mysterious labyrinth-like neighborhood of identical houses.
In Afghanistan, a group of young soldiers is on their first tour of duty.
Asgeir and Ragna get entangled in a web of radical right - wing groups and followers - sending them on a journey from the fjords of Norway to a Berlin preparing for Germany ' s election .
When a cargo ship is hijacked by Somali pirates , a psychological drama unfolds .
The Cliff is a dramatic mystery about a Crime Detective who is sent to a small community in Iceland to help a local policewoman investigate a suspicious accident .
When a crime detective , Helgi Runarsson , is called in to investigate a suicide case , it turns out to be far from simple . Pulled into a sinister trail of evidence , Helgi ' s own deeply hidden secrets are unearthed . Will Helgi turn a blind eye to ...
Jack , a psychopath and a serial killer , recounts a series of murders he committed over a period of 12 years , which he considers to be a work of art .
A teenager ' s quest to launch Norwegian black metal in Oslo in the early 1990s results in a very violent outcome .
Stieg Larsson – The Man Who Played with Fire reveals a man who was determined to protect the endangered principles of democracy and freedom at any cost .
When a young mother is responsible for the accidental death of her husband , she persuades the dead husband ' s identical twin to take his identity .
A nail - biting tail of heroism against a glacial backdrop . A stranded man must decide whether to remain in the relative safety of his camp or to trek through unknown Arctic terrain for potential salvation .
A young couple looking for the perfect home find themselves trapped in a mysterious labyrinth - like neighborhood of identical houses .
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