Resurrecting the vigilante: paternal sovereignty, exceptionality and familial security in<i>Taken</i>(2008) and<i>Taken 2</i>(2013)

Dodds, Klaus; Kirby, Philip

doi:10.1080/21624887.2014.887512

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“…All of the above Nordic serials, despite their aesthetic and narrative differences, envision a Scandinavia under threat -a Norden that is not immune to international conflicts and geopolitical questions. They address global challenges and the "blow-back" consequences of foreign policies, namely the involvement in American-led wars on terror, after so many years of quasi-neutrality (on the vigilante in American post-war terror movies, see Dodds & Kirby, 2014;McSweeney, 2018). It is worth bearing in mind that two Scandinavians assumed prominent positions in the post-9/11 security environment, with Anders Fogh Rasmussen (2009( -2014 and Jens Stoltenberg (2014-, Norway) being appointed secretary-generals of NATO.…”

Section: Foreign Policy and Global Crises Through Televisionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Geopolitics of Nordic Noir: Representations of current threats and vigilantes in contemporary Danish and Norwegian serial drama

Dodds

Hochscherf

2020

Nordicom Review

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The “golden age” of Scandinavian television has often been associated with Nordic Noir crime dramas, yet many of the acclaimed serials also engage with geopolitical themes such as migration, cross-border crime, military conflicts, and global terrorism. In this article, we examine the ways in which Nordic Noir contributes to discourses on such topics. We look specifically at the dramas Okkupert [Occupied] (NRK, 2015–), Ørnen [The Eagle] (DR, 2004–2006), Nobel – fred for enhver pris [Nobel – Peace at any Cost] (NRK, 2016), and Kriger [Warrior] (Netflix, 2018–) as they explore potential threats to Scandinavian society and the Nordic welfare state through the distinct figure of the vigilante veteran. Returning soldiers, as we argue, are particularly productive of geopolitics because they are shown to be adept (even well suited) to dealing with the geopolitical uncanny. They, in fact, problematise the positive Scandinavian self-image. While Scandinavian society, as can be inferred from the dramas, has become hypocritical and complacent owing to a very high standard of living, the veterans are the only people adept at responding to threats and crises.

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Section: Foreign Policy and Global Crises Through Televisionmentioning

confidence: 99%