Friday, February 1, 2013

A ROYAL AFFAIR



 Original title: En kongelig affære
In Danish and German with English subtitles
Historical drama

F.Y.I.
Dowager: a widow who holds a title derived from her deceased husband.

PRINCIPAL CAST MEMBERS
Alicia Vkiander: British aristocrat Caroline Mathilde
Louise von Plessen: her Danish lady-in-waitng
Mikkel Boe Følsgaard: Christian VII, King of Denmark
Trine Dyrholm: Dowager Queen Juliane Marie
Bent Mejding: Count von Bernstroff, Chief Minister of State
Mads Mikkelson: German doctor Johann Struensee
                
REVIEW
This true story of the immature, infantile King of Denmark and his young bride provides an insight into the romance and intrigue in the Danish court during the Age of Enlightenment.

The acting is uniformly excellent and production values are first-rate with great attention to period detail. The unhurried pacing results in a running time in excess of two hours but it’s not a minute too long as a lot needs to be said.

CLASSIFICATION
 for sexual content and some disturbing images.

FOR NITPICKERS ONLY
Caroline’s ladies-in-waiting address her as Your Majesty. Her correct title as a member of the British Royal family before her marriage was Your Highness.

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