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A Royal Affair (Danish: En kongelig affære) is a 2012 drama film directed by Nikolaj Arcel, starring Mads Mikkelsen, Alicia Vikander and Mikkel Følsgaard. The story is set in the 18th century, at the court of the mentally ill King Christian VII of Denmark , and focuses on the romance between his wife, Caroline Matilda of Great Britain , and ...
Dec 17, 2023 · Q: Is “A Royal Affair” based on a true story? A: Yes, “A Royal Affair” is based on true events that took place in Denmark during the 18th century. The film offers a fictionalized account of the love affair between Queen Caroline Mathilde and Johann Friedrich Struensee, who was the personal physician of King Christian VII.
Mar 29, 2012 · With Alicia Vikander, Mads Mikkelsen, Mikkel Boe Følsgaard, Trine Dyrholm. A young queen, who is married to an insane king, falls secretly in love with her physician - and together they start a revolution that changes a nation forever.
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Feb 27, 2013 · What makes director and co-writer Nikolaj Arcel's A Royal Affair historically intriguing — aside from its incredible costumes and sets — is that this 18th century love triangle ushered in...
Nov 7, 2012 · Queen Caroline ( Alicia Vikander) arrives in Denmark for a royal marriage, and discovers that the rumors she's heard about her intended husband, the king ( Mikkel Boe Folsgaard ), are true. First seen by us hiding behind a tree and by her displaying an odd giggle, he's mentally deranged and infantile.
Mar 26, 2013 · As others have said, this film is based on a true story which is also an important story, especially for Denmark but also for the vastly more liberal Europe that was in the process of being born. The story begins with the arranged marriage between King Christian VII of Denmark and Princess Caroline Matilda of England.
Nov 11, 2012 · November 11, 20128:00 AM ET. Heard on Weekend Edition Sunday. 4-Minute Listen. Playlist. Host Rachel Martin talks with director Nikolaj Arcel about his new film, A Royal Affair. The movie...
