Royal Affair, A

A gripping chapter of European history is recounted with elegance, intelligence and clarity in Danish director Nikolaj Arcel?s sumptuous costume drama, A Royal Affair, which examines the clash between liberal idealism and reactionary self-interest in a meaty tale of romance, tragedy and court intrigue.
-David Rooney, Hollywood Reporter
un long-métrage envoûtant, à la mise en scène pleine de délicatesse et d'élégance
-Journal du dimanche
un grand film d'amour qui a le feu
-Elle

Synopsis

Nominated for an Academy Award, A Royal Affair is an epic romance about the scandalous love triangle between a Queen, her German doctor (Mads Mikkelsen), and the mad King of Denmark. Drawn together in the pursuit of freedom for their people, their high-flown idealism is undone by blind passion in this notorious true story of illicit love and political intrigue.

Theatrical Release Date

Friday, February 01, 2013
Original Languages: English, Danish, German
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Running Time: 137 min.
Year: 2012

CREDITS

CAST
Mikkel Boe Følsgaard
Alicia Vikander
Mads Mikkelsen
DIRECTED BY
Nikolaj Arcel

TRAILER


PHOTOS

Caroline (Alicia Vikander). Courtesy of Jiri Hanzl.
Courtesy of Jiri Hanzl.
Johann (Mads Mikkelsen). Courtesy of Jiri Hanzl.
Director Nikolaj Arcel. Photo courtesy of Jeppe Gudmundsen.
Caroline (Alicia Vikander). Courtesy of Jiri Hanzl.
Left to Right: Johann (Mads Mikkelsen) and Caroline (Alicia Vikander). Courtesy of Jiri Hanzl.
Left to Right: Johann (Mads Mikkelsen), Christian VII (Mikkel Boe Følsgaard), and Caroline (Alicia Vikander). Courtesy of Jiri Hanzl.
Left to Right: Christian VII (Mikkel Boe Følsgaard) and Johann (Mads Mikkelsen). Courtesy of Jiri Hanzl.
Left to Right: Caroline (Alicia Vikander) and Johann (Mads Mikkelsen). Courtesy of Jiri Hanzl.
Courtesy of Jiri Hanzl.