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Five best Swedish Oscar moments revealed
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Five best Swedish Oscar moments revealed

While Sweden may be more known for its music scene, it's also had its 15 minutes of fame for feats on the silver screen. With the Academy Awards approaching, The Local takes a look back at Sweden's top five Oscar moments.
Mikael Persbrandt in new cocaine bust
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Mikael Persbrandt in new cocaine bust

Swedish actor Mikael Persbrandt, star of the Oscar-winning film "In a Better World" and who will feature in "The Hobbit", has been fined for cocaine use only a few months after a previous bust.
Swede claims two Oscars
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Swede claims two Oscars

Swedish sound technician Paul Ottosson claimed two Oscars at Sunday's Academy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles - for work with the evening's big winner Hurt Locker.
Swede wins Oscar for sound
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Swede wins Oscar for sound

Swede Per Hallberg took home the Oscar for Best Sound Editing at last night’s Academy Awards ceremony in Hollywood for his work 'The Bourne Ultimatum.'