October 15 - October 19, 2025 Göran Olsson: An American Cinematheque Tribute Series | ISRAEL PALESTINE ON SWEDISH TV 1958-1989, CONCERNING VIOLENCE, LET’S GET LOST
ABOUT THE SERIES: The American Cinematheque is thrilled to welcome Swedish documentarian Göran Olsson for a tribute featuring screenings of his newest film, ISRAEL PALESTINE ON SWEDISH TV 1958-1989, and his highly acclaimed 2014 documentary, CONCERNING VIOLENCE, followed by in-person Q&As. Olsson’s work concerns the coverage of political conflicts in news media, analyzing massive stockpiles of footage to understand how history was witnessed and represented by Swedish journalists. This rigor has garnered him an international reputation as one of the most skilled archival filmmakers working today.