Theme: music
Movies about musical journeys.
There is little, or nothing, that affects us as much and as quickly as music. Rhythms, melodies, tempo, and volume. Music is played in everyday life and at parties, online, on the radio, on TV, and for many it is a welcome relaxation.
The editorial team has found a selection of films that tell powerful stories – and also give you a really good music experience.
Concerns the musician Warren Ellis’ role in the work of saving Sumatra's rainforest. The fight for survival and Ellis' music are united in a search for meaning and reconciliation. Warren Ellis is known from the bands Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, and Dirty Three.
Sondre Justad is a pop icon in Norwegian music life. In this film, a picture is drawn of a likable and talented guy. Here we get his story and plenty of his great lyrics, accompanied by catchy melodies. The audience loves him – and it's easy to see why.
"The Men's Choir" is a nice meeting place for adult men with an interest in music, and an anchor in life for many of them. The conductor is a very committed guy, who goes all out for his guys. But now he faces the biggest challenge of his life – and of course, the guys step up.
“The catchy music is the best Norwegian film music in Norwegian film for many, many years,” wrote Aftenposten. Dryads is about the band The Dryads, who move into a villa in the very conservative neighborhood of 15-year-old Hilde. She becomes captivated by the band's charismatic vocalist, but soon realizes that being cool comes with a cost.
En fanfare for livet (The Marching Band)
Thibaut and Jimmy are brothers, both interested in music. But that is where the similarities between them end. Thibaut is a world-famous conductor, traveling around the world on his successful tour. Jimmy works in a school cafeteria and plays trombone in a band. They do not know each other at all, but are cautiously approaching each other through the unifying power of music.
A musical and human journey through the life of Aline. When a producer discovers Aline's amazing voice, he has only one thing in mind: to make her the world's greatest singer..The film is loosely based on the true story of Céline Dion's upbringing and adventurous singing career.
We are at the Music Conservatory in Berlin. The violin teacher Anna Bronsky sees great potential in the student Alexander. She tackles the task of preparing him for the audition of his life with complete dedication, neglecting both her own husband and son in the process. Nina Hoss delivers a powerful performance as the determined teacher.
Other movies about music: Filmer - Filmoteket
Published: 02/03/2026 Last updated: 02/03/2026
