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A Royal Affair
Nikolaj Arcel
(2012)
132min
15 Certificate
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Review
Our Score
by
Dave Aldridge
Romance and politics are entwined in this conventional but classy tale of court scandal in 18th-century Denmark. The British-born Caroline Mathilde (Swedish actress Alicia Vikander) is married off to the mad King Christian of Denmark (an award-winning performance by Mikkel Boe Folsgaard), but falls for her appointed physician, the free-thinking German doctor Johann Struensee (
Casino Royale
baddie Mads Mikkelsen). As well as the Queen's love, Struensee also wins the King's trust and uses his influence to bring about radical and enlightened social reforms in Denmark. The tale resonates courtesy of fine scripting, excellent acting, and solid if somewhat leisurely direction. Fans of quality costume drama should love it.
Summary
The queen of Denmark has an affair with an enlightened German doctor. Together they plot to influence the insane king Christian VII to make drastic changes to the nation - but their radical agenda makes them powerful enemies among the ruling political council. Historical drama, starring Mads Mikkelsen and Alicia Vikander. In Danish, English, German and French.
Cast & Crew
Johann Friedrich Struensee
Mads Mikkelsen
Christian VII
Mikkel Folsgaard
Caroline Mathilde
Alicia Vikander
Ove Hoegh-Guldberg
David Dencik
Juliane Marie
Trine Dyrholm
Schack Carl Rantzau
Thomas W Gabrielsson
Frederik VI
William Johnk Juels Nielsen
Enevold Brandt
Cyron Bjorn Melville
Louise von Plessen
Laura Bro
JHE Bernstoff
Bent Mejding
Director
Nikolaj Arcel
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Other Information
Language:
Danish, English, German, French +subtitles
Colour
Theatrical distributor:
Metrodome
Guidance:
Swearing, a sex scene, brief nudity.
Available on:
DVD and Blu-ray
Released on:
15 Jun 2012
Drama
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