If you want to try some Swedish film making beyond your usual Bergman or Hallström, Roy is well worth a shot. His latest, A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence just won at the Venice Film Festival. His films are like nothing else you've seen out there, I dare say.
Wiki describes him:
And here's and article describing a bit more. But the best way is of course to watch one of his films. I'm sure Songs from the second floor can be found for download. Here's one torrent link to it with english sub's.
To get a brief look, here's a clip with some of his early days commercials. Most are for an insurance company and Swedish Lotto.
Wiki describes him:
Roy Andersson (born 31 March 1943) is a Swedish film director, best known for his films A Swedish Love Story (1970) and Songs from the Second Floor (2000). More than any other, Songs from the Second Floor succeeded in cementing his personal style – a style characterized by long takes, absurdist comedy, stiff caricaturing of Swedish culture and Felliniesque grotesque. He has spent much of his professional life working on advertisement spots, directing over 400 commercials and two short films, but only directing five feature-length films in four decades.
To get a brief look, here's a clip with some of his early days commercials. Most are for an insurance company and Swedish Lotto.
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