Alexander Salzberger is a Swedish actor, writer and director, with extensive experience as a theatre director and playwright.

Salzberger graduated from the esteemed National Academy of Mime and Acting in 2007 and has since been seen in many big productions both on screen and on stage. Alongside his acting he quickly made a name for himself as a playwright and director, working at the highly regarded institutions Dramaten and Stockholms Stadsteater. Among his most prominent work are the awarded plays Kicktorsken (2012), Äkta känner äkta (2019) and Son och far (2024). His work has been translated and performed on international stages including London and Istanbul.

Salzberger is currently directing two major plays at Dramaten and Stockholms Stadsteater, and is also developing several film and TV projects.

Conny Palmkvist’s book Four minutes past midnight has been selected as number 47 of the books on the Grote Vriendelijke 100 list, highlighting the 100 best children’s books of all time. 

The list is presented by De Grote Vriendelijke Podcast (Big Friendly Podcast), which is one of the biggest reading podcasts in the Netherlands. Together with children’s book legend Astrid Lindgren, Conny Palmkvist is the only Swedish author on the list. The winner was chosen through a vote in which over 4 000 readers voted.

Today Friday 22 November marks the highly anticipated Netflix premiere of The Helicopter Heist, which has already received great praise both in Sweden and internationally.

The reality-based suspense series, directed by Daniel Espinosa and written by Ronnie Sandahl, is based on Jonas Bonnier’s novel of the same name. The Helicopter Heist stars Mahmut Suvakci, Ardalan Esmaili, Iskra Kostic, Erik Svedberg-Zelman, Johanna Hedberg and Nina Mårshagen, among others.

“It’s tight, thrilling and believable down to the smallest element. /…/ Above all, the creators succeed in the art of creating drama despite the fact that the outcome is known.”
– DN ★★★★

“The Helicopter Heist should and will be a success for Netflix. /…/ It’s exhilarating, believable, well-acted and sweaty. /…/ Suvakci and Esmaili are excellent individually and together, and Erik Svedberg-Zelman deserves a special mention.”
– Aftonbladet ★★★★

“The Helicopter Heist is a brilliant mini-series that lives up to the high expectations. /…/ Everyone involved have shown top-of-the-line skills in the creation of this mini-series. /…/ The heist around which the whole story revolves makes for superb entertainment, but it is Espinosa and Sandahl’s respect for the series’ characters which is the basis for the high rating and makes the journey worth following over eight episodes.”
– Filmtopp ★★★★

“Merrily sit back and partake in this rollercoaster ride, where ringmasters Espinosa and Sandahl joyfully and skilfully emulate the fairgrounds of Martin Scorsese, Michael Mann and that heist grand-père of them all, Rififi. /…/ Also under the glimmering headlights at centre stage is a plentiful and talented cast. /…/ Even if we know the outcome, it’s still exhilaratingly exciting.”
– Cineuropa

“Erik Svedberg-Zelman gives a masterclass in anxiety as the helicopter pilot. /…/ The standout, however, is Mahmut Suvakci, who might possibly have the most expressive eyes in all of Scandinavia. /…/ Suvacki runs the gamut of human emotions – powerlessness, ambition, despair, hopelessness and love. It’s a truly powerful performance that really ties the various narrative strands together. /…/ Thoroughly well written, directed and performed, this is a fascinating insight into what it takes to pull off one of the most daring crimes in modern Swedish history. /…/ It’s a must watch.”
– Nordic Watchlist

“With the gripping plot and driven by the interesting characters brilliantly played by the actors, The Helicopter Heist is as good as a Netflix action thriller series can get and should definitely be watched by fans of the genre.”
– DMT

Nine years ago, a family expecting their second child made the fateful decision to let their nine-year-old daughter spend the night in a garden shed. The little girl was never to be seen again. When her clothing is discovered during a police raid, the cold case of her disappearance is thrust back into the spotlight. Týr, Karó, and Iðunn must dive deep to uncover the truth of what happened that fateful night.

Meanwhile, a newly divorced woman renting the apartment once occupied by the ill-fated family becomes dangerously captivated by the case, leading to dire consequences.

Close Your Eyes, the gripping final installment in the Black Ice series, also delivers long-awaited answers about the murder of Týr’s mother, a mystery that has haunted him since he was a child.

The nominees for the 2024 Adlibris Awards have just been announced. Adlibris is the leading book retailer in the Nordics and the award was founded in 2019 to celebrate the site’s biggest titles. The nominated works have been selected by a jury of Adlibris employees, but the winners will be voted forth by the public.

Liza Ridzén has been nominated in both the “Fiction of the Year” and “Debut of the Year” categories for When The Cranes Fly South. Nominated for “Debut of the Year” are also Johanna Swanberg for Cassi, and Ebba Bandh for A Little Death. 

Amongst the nominated titles in the “Crime Fiction” category are Kristina Ohlsson’s Beyond Rescue, and Lars Kepler’s The Sleepwalker.

Finally, in the “Children’s Book of the Year, Ages 6-12” category, Martin Widmark has received a nomination for The Space Mystery. 

The winning titles will be announced on January 30, 2025.

To vote, click the “Read more” button below.

Erik Svedberg-Zelman receives the 2024 SkyShowtime Rising Star Award. The jury’s reasoning reads: “This year’s Rising Star is a character actor who completely gives himself to his roles without losing himself. In his latest film, Düsseldorf, Skåne, our winner portrays a young man exploring his identity. A man who outwardly distances himself from the world, but is driven by a need to belong and be loved. His sensitive and uncompromising acting leaves us longing for more and we look forward to Erik Svedberg-Zelman’s journey towards the stars.”