The Nordic Council Film Prize has announced its nominees for 2026, with six works selected from productions across the Nordic countries. The selection includes feature films and one documentary that have received theatrical distribution.
Two of the nominees have already achieved significant recognition at international film festivals. Joachim Trier’s “Sentimental Value” previously won at the Academy Awards, while Hlynur Pálmason’s “The Love That Remains” has garnered festival attention. The remaining four nominees are Jeanette Nordahl’s “Beginnings,” Búi Dam’s “Birita,” Lauri-Matti Parppei’s “A Light That Never Goes Out,” and Maria Eriksson-Hecht’s “Kevlar Soul.”
The jury panel, composed of six Nordic film professionals, recognized diverse storytelling approaches across the nominees. “Beginnings” examines a marriage on the brink of dissolution when one partner experiences a stroke, while “Kevlar Soul” portrays two brothers coping with an abusive home environment. “A Light That Never Goes Out” centers on musicians forming an experimental band, and “Birita” offers a personal documentary exploration of family relationships within artistic circles. Directors and filmmakers commented on the significance of their nominations and the broader representation of Nordic cinema.
The prize carries a monetary award of 300,000 Danish kroner, distributed equally among screenwriters, directors, and producers of the winning entry. The selection notably excludes submissions from Greenland. Winners will be announced on October 20.
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