For a wholesome paean to Nordic rituals, do not watch Ari Aster’s Midsommar
Emily C. Skaftun
The Norwegian American
As we entered the theater, my friend asked me what I knew about Midsommar. “It’s Swedish…” I answered. I’d heard little about the movie, enough to guess it wasn’t a comedy, but not enough to be fully prepared.
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