Best Swedish music movies

Before Avicii, there was Tim. Through his own words, witness how a prodigious musical talent became one of the defining artists of his generation.

A music documentary following the breakup of Swedish House Mafia and their subsequent One Last Tour. The largest electronic tour in history, selling over 1 million tickets in one week. Director Christian Larson captures the band in a unique fly on the wall manner as they call it quits and seek closure by going on the tour they had always dreamed of. With breathtaking live moments, huge laughs and dark lows, the band start to unravel why they came to the decision to end the biggest achievement of their lives to date to save their friendship. The film maps out three of the biggest stars in a scene which has gripped youth the world over and the psychology of the band. A film not to be missed.

On Aug. 28, 2016, Tim Bergling, better known as Avicii, graced the stage of the Ushuaïa nightclub in Ibiza for what would be his final performance.

Chronicling the beautiful and tragic life and career of Ted Gärdestad, this biopic tells the story of the great highs and lows of one of Sweden's most loved artists.

"Monica Z" is a biopic about the Swedish singer and actress Monica Zetterlund focusing on her journey from a job as a telephone operator in a small town in Sweden to stardom in the clubs of New York and Stockholm.

Pål dreams about becoming successful with his music, but he has one major obstacle: himself. He's a diamond in the rough, and the only things greater than his musical talent are his obsessions, which constantly get him into trouble. We follow Pål on an emotional journey one summer in Gothenburg where he is thrown between passion and deceit; love, reconciliation and deliverance.

The Queen of the Night enlists a handsome prince named Tamino to rescue her beautiful kidnapped daughter, Princess Pamina, in this screen adaptation of the beloved Mozart opera. Aided by the lovelorn bird hunter Papageno and a magical flute that holds the power to change the hearts of men, young Tamino embarks on a quest for true love, leading to the evil Sarastro's temple where Pamina is held captive.

The digital revolution of the last decade has unleashed creativity and talent of people in an unprecedented way, unleashing unlimited creative opportunites. But does democratized culture mean better art, film, music and literature or is true talent instead flooded and drowned in the vast digital ocean of mass culture? Is it cultural democracy or mediocrity? This is the question addressed by PressPausePlay, a documentary film containing interviews with some of the world’s most influential creators of the digital era.

When a Swedish teen rapper finds a rabid fanbase via the internet, international superstar Yung Lean is born. But as his fame grows, darkness settles in, blurring the line between reality and his own vivid imagination.

After learning that his wife has been killed in an accident, a violinist looks back on their relationship.

A story about a young girl who leaves her hometown to pursue her dream of becoming a famous punk artist.

A story about how the legendary Swedish band Gyllene Tider became one of Sweden's biggest pop sensations. Per is the ambitious outsider at school, who discovers friends for life through the power of music as he finds MP, Micke, Anders and Göran. Despite hardships, the band goes on to break through in the early 80s, where their hit songs about life in a small town made them a nationwide sensation.

Dunderklumpen lives all alone in the mountains of Jämtland. One Midsummer's Eve when he feels very lonely he sets off on a journey to find friends.

A life-affirming story about how the power of love, music and dance can change people. This is a standalone sequel to "As it is in Heaven".

A shopping center along a large highway is the scene of an apocalyptic musical. Animation with a strong sense of form set to auto-tuned music by Klungan. About liberation through great catastrophy.

A gang in a Volvo have staked out a flat; when its occupants leave to walk their dog, the six break into the place.

ABBA's 1979 tour of North America and Europe, with emphasis on performances at Wembley Arena, London.

Lucky People Center International takes us on a journey around the world through human souls. Music's rhythms and the film's pulsing form reminiscent of the music video aesthetics and gives the documentary a new face. The film traveled around the world for two years to find people and lifestyles that reflect the world before 2000.

Tim Bergling, better know known to his millions of fans as Avicii, is at 24 already one of the world's best known and loved DJ:s. He plays sold-out venues all over the world and his name on the line up guarantees an almost insane audience response. But Avicii is also an artist with a conscience and together with his manager Ash, he is dedicated to fighting global hunger. This film follows Avicii during his Spring 2013 tour of Australia, where the profits went straight into their charity project "House for Hunger".

The story of two brothers and their musical family, forced to confront their secrets over an intense Christmas break.

01. In Plain View 02. Everything’s Gone 03. Fear Is The Weakness 04. Trigger 05. Resin 06. Where The Dead Ships Dwell 07. With Eyes Wide Open 08. Paralyzed 09. Through Oblivion 10. Ropes 11. Delight And Angers 12. Cloud Connected 13. Only For The Weak 14. The Chosen Pessimist 15. The Quiet Place 16. When The World Explodes 17. Rusted Nail 18. The Mirror’s Truth 19. Deliver Us 20. Take This Life

A collection of music videos by iamamiwhoami set to music from the album Kin which, when played in a certain order, form a narrative.

A number of different DJs who are all close friends until Tim will play during the evening: David Guetta, Kygo, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike. During the live concert, the singers who participated in Avicii's biggest songs - artists such as Aloe Blacc, Rita Ora, Adam Lambert and Sandro Cavazza, and others - will perform Avicii's origins simultaneously with a 30-man band.

ABBA - THE LAST VIDEO is the film about four hopeful musicians in search of a record contract. They pay a visit to the Big Record Company Boss and his oily assistant, performing one hit after the other, cheered on by their manager. But things don't really work out as planned...Agnetha, Bjorn, Benny and Frida look just like they did back then... or perhaps not.

Egil (Knut Agnred) is just an ordinary painter. But one day, when he's about to paint a fence, incredible stuff starts to happen!

In Flames world tour captured by filmmaker Patric Ullaeus.

For Ted, music and creation are the most important things in life. And around him he has a small group of friends who never hesitate to do everything they can to help him. My Brother Ted is a touching declaration of love from a big brother to his little brother.

Running order of guests: 1. ABBA - Intermezzo No.1 (opening credits) 2. ABBA - Mamma Mia 3. Merit Hemmingson 4. Sylvia Vrethammar 5. ABBA - I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do 6. Björn Skifs 7. Lill Lindfors 8. ABBA - So Long 9. ABBA - Intermezzo No.1 (closing credits)

A live performance by Sabaton at the Ziggo Dome Venue in Amsterdam, on 3 May 2023.

Thin is the sixth chapter in iamamiwhoami's audiovisual album BLUE.

Gold Medal in Metal (Alive & Archive) is the first live DVD/CD released by Swedish heavy metal band Dream Evil. It includes a DVD featuring the band playing live at the Sticky Fingers in their hometown of Gothenburg on November 25, 2006, directed and produced by Patric Ullaeus, a CD audio version, and an additional disc of rare tracks, some previously unreleased, some only available on Japanese albums, and also three new studio tracks recorded in 2007. The collection was released on August 25, 2008 via Century Media Records.

Tap Your Glass is the fourth chapter in iamamiwhoami's audiovisual album BLUE.

The Last Dancer is the ninth chapter in iamamiwhoami's audiovisual album BLUE.

Hunting For Pearls is the second chapter in iamamiwhoami's audiovisual album BLUE.

Shadowshow is the tenth chapter in iamamiwhoami's audiovisual album BLUE.

Chasing Kites is the seventh chapter in iamamiwhoami's audiovisual album BLUE.

Ripple is the eighth chapter in iamamiwhoami's audiovisual album BLUE.

Seldom has a relatively young band such as Hammerfall had so much influence on the metal scene. The Swedish heavy metallers have had their ups and downs, but their 15 year old legacy is packed with great albums and songs many consider modern-day heavy metal anthems. Gates of Dalhalla is the band’s second live album, recorded during a very special show in their homeland.

Yes he is a legend, and this collection of 20 newly remastered favorites will remind you just how powerful John's solo work could be. Includes Give Peace a Chance; Instant Karma; Mother (single edit); Jealous Guy; Power to the People; Cold Turkey; Love; Mind Games; Whatever Gets You thru the Night; #9 Dream; Stand by Me; (Just Like) Starting Over; Woman; Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy); Watching the Wheels; Nobdy Told Me; Borrowed Time; Working Class Hero; Happy Xmas (War Is Over) , and Imagine .

Concert film documenting The Knife, taken from the April 12, 2006 concert at the Trädgår'n, Gothenburg, Sweden, in their Silent Shout tour.

The first live concert by iamamiwhoami, originally broadcast live on the internet on November 16, 2010. The concert was performed on location in Sweden, and follows the journey of a fan, selected to participate via an online poll, through various set-ups and scenes set to music from the band's first album, Bounty, plus previously unreleased material.

Kaj, Lennart and Robert are 30-somethings who go out to dance every weekend. At one dance they meet Inger, whom Kaj falls in love with. Kaj has some friends who are playing in a band. The drummer Tommy is known for being the local Casanova, seducing women when ever he gets the chance. It doesn't take him long to have an affair with Inger, behind Kaj's back.

Samuel Plottner is a stockdealer who only wants to get richer, but suddenly things starts to get complicated: His sons meets their longlost mother which not only is after Samuels money, but also can tell them what happened to them the day they were born. The financial expert Benny Hörnsteen is also after Samuels money, and so is the clown Conny Corny and Lennart K. Brons too. How will this end?

"A small film about a great artist" - The Swedish pianist Jan Johansson (1931-1968), one of the most celebrated jazz/folk music pianist's of Northern Europe. The film tracks the pianist's coming greatness through the great masters Schubert, Mozart, and Hayden, to jazz music and Jan Johansson's transformation of Swedish folk songs, records on the album "Jazz på svenska".

The very first Empyrium concert captured in sound and vision June 11th, 2011, was a landmark date in Empyrium's history. After more than 15 years, Schwadorf and Helm played their very first show ever on that day, taking place at the Wave Gotik Treffen in the Pantheon of Volkspalast Leipzig. For this memorable event, the two core members put together an illustrious concert line-up, consisting of Konstanz (The Vision Bleak), Neige (Alcest), Eviga (Dornenreich), Fursy Teyssier (Les Discrets), Aline Deinert (Neun Welten) and Christoph Kutzer (Remember Twilight), who had rehearsed pieces from every creative phase of Empyrium as well as the new, so-far unreleased song "Dead Winter Ways".

Considering that Roxette is one of Scandinavia's most successful acts ever, it's about time a documentary on their phenomenal career sees the light of day. And considering that the group played in front of 1.5 million people in 46 countries during their sensational comeback tour 2011-2012, it's about time for a concert film that shows where this magnificently rejuvenated group stands today.

Grisen i säcken är en av GAS populäraraste produktioner. Den är uppdelad i tre akter: Dansbandsoperan Grisen i säcken, bygdespelet Värmlänningarna kommer tillbaka och slutligen Doktor Haka's rekordrevy (en revy). Föreställningen sågs totalt av 218 000 personer, både Göteborg och Stockholm inräknat.

A collection of music videos by iamamiwhoami set to music from the album Bounty which, when played in a certain order, form a narrative.

"Gambämark" is a musical produced and performed by the Finnish-Swedish humor group KAJ in co-operation with Wasa Teater. Originally premiering on stage at the Ritz Hotel in Vaasa in the autumn of 2018, it premiered on TV for the wide public on 1.3.2019. "Gambämark" is about a small town in Finnish Ostrobothnia, which decides to isolate itself from the outer world and builds a large wall around its borders. The people of the town enjoy life as it used to be - but is everyone truly happy?

The beloved story of Karl-Bertil Jonsson who takes from the rich and gives to the poor in a stage performance from Scalateatern. Henrik Dorsin tells the tale on stage and is also responsible for the adaptation and newly written lyrics.

Blue Blue is the fifth chapter in iamamiwhoami's audiovisual album BLUE.

A surreal journey into singer José González’s inner world of thoughts and shadows. Staged with dark humour in the picturesque Swedish countryside around his home with Ruben Östlund’s regular creative partners behind the camera.

A singer in a bar full of weird people and mutants sing the story of an abandoned robot that is reactivated hundreds of years after an apocalyptic war. Wandering off searching for his origins, the robot meets characters of the ruined world, mutants, adventurers and common people. Always set to help humanity he makes both friends and enemies.

A bittersweet look at life’s many challenges, albeit as experienced by furry, feathered, and slimy creatures who sound and feel all too human.

Nova and Alice are two contrasting artists who are reluctantly forced to go on a joint tour by their manager. The clash is inevitable - both musically and personally.

The prophetic jazz saxophonist Albert Ayler, who today is seen as one of the most important innovators in jazz, was obsessed with his radical music and by the thought that people one day would understand it. In 1962 he recorded his first album in Sweden. Eight years later he was found dead in New York's East River, aged 34. (TCM)

Dive is the eleventh chapter in iamamiwhoami's audiovisual album BLUE.

Vista is the third chapter in iamamiwhoami's audiovisual album BLUE.

Dyke Hard is a failed rock group travelling to a battle of the bands competition in the big city. The journey is further filled with bizarre, fierce and passionate encounters with cyborgs, ghosts, a thai boxer, roller derby gals, ninjas, motorcycle gangs and a mysterious billionaire all of whom will do everything to stop the band from making it in time to the battle.

A magical musical adventure about Annabell Olsson and her quest for the wizard who turned himself into a glass of lemonade and drank himself. 700 years later, it appears that the enchantment is about to be broken...

Born from the ashes of the iconic punk band Ebba Grön, this documentary tells the story of Imperiet and their journey to become the leading star of the post-punk generation and one of Sweden's biggest rock bands. It's also the story of Sweden, at a time in which they took their firm position on the world stage and when political commitment from the artists was a necessity.

After a botched relationship with a Swedish girl in 1971, Klaus Dinger, a young drummer from Düsseldorf resorts to his drums in the band NEU!

A girl gets on a tram and bursts out in song. Soon, other passengers join and one by one reveal their innermost secrets. A musical about the boundary between the private and the collective.

Per Andersson, one of Sweden's most beloved and energetic comedians, has appeared in TV shows such as Grotesco and Parlamenten and major stage productions such as Book of Mormon and ART. In Räkhäst, we are thrown straight into Per's world of thought and thrown between crazy characters, sketches, couplets and wild whims through a first-class cavalcade of humor.