Foreign Films on DVD

A Swedish researcher strikes up an unlikely friendship with a cranky Norwegian farmer in this "quirky, thoughtful and bittersweet" (Boxoffice) comedy that captured audiences hearts around theworld. Both "warm" (Newsday) and witty, Kitchen Stories is "a deadpan, thoroughly delightful comedy that cooks up tasty laughs" (New York Post)! It's the 1950s, and a Swedish efficiency expert under strict orders not to interact with his subject is sent to improve a Norwegian farmer's culinary efforts. But the sly old farmer much prefers to amuse himself by impeding the timid researcher's work! Soon, in the struggle between neutral observation and the need for human interaction, the kitchen becomes a battleground!

(Drama) Henry Chinaski (Dillon) considers himself a writer, and on occasion writes. Mostly he quests for the booze and women that sidetrack and seduce, rather than inspire greatness. When he falls for Jan (Lili Taylor), the soulful connection fails to

A stunning union of two of Sweden's national treasures, <I>Autumn Sonata pairs Ingmar Bergman with Ingrid Bergman for their only joint effort. Ingrid plays a mother who, after forsaking her family for a music career, attempts a reconciliation with her oldest daughter (Liv Ullmann) through a night of painful revelation. Sven Nykvist contributes glorious Eastmancolor cinematography to this quietly beautiful story of forgiveness. Criterion is proud to present <I>Autumn Sonata in a gorgeous digital transfer.

Disgraced Swedish detective Jonas Engström (Stellan Skarsgård) travels to northern Norway to solve a brutal murder in <I>Insomnia. Unable to sleep through the night of the midnight sun, Engström quickly loses his grip on the case and his mind. Erik Skjoldbjærg's debut feature is a deft amalgam of psychological thriller, morality play, and police procedural. Criterion presents the DVD premiere of Insomnia in a new widescreen transfer.

Fueled by icy sexuality and raw violence, Next Door is a chilling and provocative thriller with a mind-bending twist. Newly single, John befriends the two women living in the cluttered labyrinth of an apartment next door. This neighborly spirit leads to a bizarre seduction, culminating with a blow to the jaw that dredges up deeply disturbing memories. Could it be the end of John’s sanity, or is it just what he needs to see things clearly for the first time?

Award-winning director Ola Solum and the Jim Henson Creature Shop bring to life a breathtaking fairy tale of romance and magic, in the enchanting, live-action adventure of The Polar Bear King. In the kingdom of Summerland, where flowers bloom eternal, handsome and newly crowned King Valemon refuses to marry the evil Witch. As punishment for his refusal to ally himself with the forces of darkness, the Witch casts a wicked spell, transforming Valemon into a gigantic Polar Bear. Fleeing north to the icy kingdom of Winterland, Valemon falls in love with a beautiful, young Princess who sees beyond his fearsome Polar Bear exterior to the goodnes within. It's up to the Princess to thwart the Witch's diabolical scheme, rescue Valemon and break the chilling spell of The Polar Bear King.

When Bess, a naive young woman, marries Jan, a handsome oil-rig worker, she experiences passion and physical pleasure that she never imagined. Their bliss is cut short when an accident on the rig leaves Jan paralyzed. Believing he will never make love to Bess again, he tells her to take other lovers, convincing her that this will help his recovery. Bess is sent spiraling into a world of dark emotions she cannot understand

Studio: Genius Products Inc Release Date: 06/19/2007 Run time: 90 minutes Rating: Nr

Two misfits trying to find their way in the world. Elling & his best friend kjell are given their own apartment in oslo. The two find oddball ways to cope with society striking up unlikely friendships in the strangest places. Studio: First Look Home Entertain Release Date: 07/22/2003 Starring: Per Christian Ellefsen Run time: 89 minutes Rating: R Director: Petter Naess

Abused by his gym teacher and his mother's current boyfriend, young Lakki can find no peace. He cannot turn to his father as the man is distant and uncaring. Instead a 14 year old find friends and harbor on the streets. He gets himself into trouble at school, starts playing with drugs, and tries to become a bully. He has no direction and no one to guide him. Even the friends he has made turn against him. It is only when things turn to the worst, and his fantasies are at their height does the real world finally reach in and save him from a tumble into the abyss of drugs and prostitution.