SVT's Christmas Entertainment: A Politically Charged Calendar and Festive Film Picks

SVT's Christmas programming for 2025 blends festive film recommendations with a politically resonant Christmas calendar. Viewers can enjoy a diverse lineup of films on SVT during the holiday season, including Paul Thomas Anderson's "Licorice Pizza" and the Finnish film "Kupé nr. 6," both available until December 28. Highlights also include classics like Howard Hawks' romantic comedy "Det ligger i blodet," "När Harry träffade Sally..." available until January 4, and the German dramedy "Min pappa Toni Erdmann." Family-friendly options such as "Ensam hemma" and the "Paddington" films also feature prominently. Additionally, the documentary "Dialogpolisen," which examines the police's role in safeguarding democracy ahead of the 2026 elections, is recommended viewing.

Complementing the film slate is this year’s Christmas calendar, "Tidstjuven," which is notably political. The story centers on time travel and the theme of a lost father, set in the small community of Kråksjö. This fictional locale is striving for recognition and strives to attract visitors, with Moa, the tourist chief, facing repeated challenges promoting the area’s limited attractions.

Together, the film offerings and the thought-provoking Christmas calendar provide viewers with entertainment that is both seasonally festive and socially reflective.