Showing Jewish Movies in Malmö is a Dangerous Activity
Posted on October 16, 2025
by Baron Bodissey
Readers who are familiar with the Islamization of Northern Europe are aware of the situation in the southern Swedish city of Malmö, which may be the most culturally enriched city in that part of the continent. A steady trickle of Jews is leaving the city, and we’ve reported in the past on the synagogue in Malmö, which requires massive security simply to continue to exist.
The latest chapter in the story of Malmö’s Jews is that a Jewish film festival is unable to find a venue in the city. Ola Tedin, one of the organizers, said, “I can’t understand what kind of security threat there is in showing Jewish films,” but he is either very stupid or is being disingenuous. Everyone in Sweden knows exactly why any Jewish event poses a security risk in Malmö. They may not be willing to discuss it publicly, but they know.
Many thanks to Gary Fouse for translating this article from the public broadcaster SVT: Jewish film festival is canceled in Malmö — Theaters say no for security reasons
October 16, 2025
There was supposed to be a festival for newly produced Jewish films. But the organizers have no venue in Malmö.
“No theater is willing to step up,” says Ola Tedin, organizer of JIFF, Jewish International Film Festivals.
Commercial theaters in Malmö. have refused to host a Jewish film festival; for example Panora, which is managed by a non-profit cultural association.
“A couple of them refer to security reasons. They are worried that something will happen,” says Ola Tedin.
The organizers pinned their hope on Folkets Hus [People’s House] on Nobel Square in Malmö, where there is a theater hall, which has previously been used to show films. The venue was available on the dates, 29 November to 2 December, but management refused for security reasons.
“I can’t understand what kind of security threat there is in showing Jewish films,” says Ola Tedin.
“The police always used to be available and have volunteered to be outside the venue this time as well,” says Sofia Nerbrand, who is also an initiator of the festival.
The festival has received 160,000 kronor from the city of Malmö and 50,000 from the region of Skåne.
Filmstaden: “Not an easy decision”
Filmstaden confirms it refrained from renting out its theaters for the festival. “It was not an easy decision, but we prioritize security for our employees,” writes Irene Hernberg, PR director for Filmstaden North.
Panora refers to the workload that has led the association to decide against new festivals and larger events.
SVT News Skåne is seeking comment from the theaters and Folkets Hus. |
