Within five years of this, he had established himself as the first real auteur of Swedish cinema.

It may be the mood cast by all that chilly winter light, but humor has never been a strong suit of Swedish cinema.

The Swedish cinema is one of the most widely-known national film industries in the world.

In 2007 a film based on One Eye Red opened in Swedish cinemas.

In 2010, Cornelis, a movie about his life, premiered in Swedish cinemas.

Swedish cinema is known as producing many critically acclaimed movies, and during the 20th century was the most prominent of Scandinavia.

The departure left a vacuum in Swedish cinema, which subsequently went into a financial crisis.

It also promotes Swedish cinema internationally.

US $30 million) for both films, it is the most expensive production in Swedish cinema.

Bo Widerberg's vision of Swedish cinema parted radically with its contemporary form.