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The Girl King

2015-12-11 Drama 1hr 46m

A portrait of the brilliant, extravagant Kristina of Sweden, queen from age six, who fights the conservative forces that are against her ideas to modernize Sweden and who have no tolerance for her awakening sexuality.

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A portrait of the brilliant, extravagant Kristina of Sweden, queen from age six, who fights the conservative forces that are against her ideas to modernize Sweden and who have no tolerance for her awakening sexuality.

  • Released
    2015-12-11
  • Revenue
    n/a
  • Budget
    n/a
  • Runtime
    1hr 46m
  • Genre
    Drama, History, Romance
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English, Français, Deutsch
  • imdb-logo
    5.9
  • Production
    Anagram Film, Starhaus Filmproduktion, Triptych Media, Marianna Films, Galafilm

Crew

Mika Kaurismäki
Director
Arnie Gelbart
Producer

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Cast

Malin Buska

Malin Buska

Kristina
Sarah Gadon

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Countess Ebba Sparre
Michael Nyqvist

Michael Nyqvist

Chancellor Axel Oxenstierna
Lucas Bryant

Lucas Bryant

Count Johan Oxenstierna
Laura Birn

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Countess Erika Erksein
Hippolyte Girardot

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Ambassador Pierre Hector Chanut
Peter Lohmeyer

Peter Lohmeyer

Bishop of Stockholm
François Arnaud

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Karl Gustav Kasimir
Patrick Bauchau

Patrick Bauchau

René Descartes
Martina Gedeck

Martina Gedeck

Maria Eleonora
Timo Torikka

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Jarmo Mäkinen

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Janina Berman

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Samuli Edelmann

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Doctor Van Wullen
Lotus Tinat

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Jannis Niewöhner

Jannis Niewöhner

Count Jakob de la Gardie
Sampo Sarkola

Sampo Sarkola

Theology Student
Pertti Sveholm

Pertti Sveholm

Kristina's Tutor
Lauri Tanskanen

Lauri Tanskanen

Young Architect
Dodo Oltrecolli

Dodo Oltrecolli

First Italian Jesuit
Hugo Mikkola

Hugo Mikkola

Baby Kristina
Raimo Aarras

Raimo Aarras

Court Painter
Minna Hämäläinen

Minna Hämäläinen

Servant of Ebba and Jakob
Eemeli Knuutila

Eemeli Knuutila

Ebba and Jakob's Son
Michael Markfort

Michael Markfort

Queen Mother Attendant
Manni Laudenbach

Manni Laudenbach

Queen Mother Attendant
Sökö Kaukoranta

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Kaarle Husgafvel

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Chamber Orchestra
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Juuso Nordlund

Juuso Nordlund

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Anssi Tikanmäki

Anssi Tikanmäki

Chamber Orchestra
Kari Kuittinen

Kari Kuittinen

Kristina's Guard
Eero Karisalmi

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Kristina's Guard
Jouni Röyskö

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Kristina's Guard
Taina Malmikare

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A Review by Rangan 6

Written by Rangan on 2017-08-10

**Caught between the national duty and a personal affair.** A biographical film set in the 17th century about the queen of Sweden. If a f... read more

**Caught between the national duty and a personal affair.** A biographical film set in the 17th century about the queen of Sweden. If a film was made based on the real means it has to be something very important thing to tell us like about the person or the historical events surrounding that person. It is a good film to learn the history of that part of the world if you do not belong there, and even for the natives with less knowledge about it. Multi- nationally produced film with a decent cast and production in the English language despite a Scandinavian tale. Besides, it is also a lesbian theme and one of the oldest real account I have seen in a film. Even today, not the whole world accepts it with the open arm. So on that perspective, I was curious about the film. Not to know how the film was made, but how they are, the real people dealt with such sexual concept in those days. Particularly, how the people around reacted to it. On that topic, the narration was not explicit. That means watching it expecting one of the best among its kind is a disappointment. But the film offers more from other angles of importance. After her father's death, the young Kristina was trained all her childhood to be the next ruler of the Sweden. When she came of age to take the crown, her aim is to mark the presence of Sweden all over the Europe. She's a fine sword woman, but also very interested in philosophy and art. But she has never been so confused as one day when she felt something for a woman in her court. She begins to learn more about it from an expert and on the other side, her duty to the nation and its people seems not getting better. How the fate of Sweden and her personal life collides covered in the remaining parts. > ❝I know how to set a bear trap, how to clean a musket, but I don't know how to place my lips on yours.❞ The film was not received well. Critically failed, but it was not that bad if you ask me. Yes, it was boring in parts, due to lack of progression. There's lots of things happened in the story, yet seems was not enough to impress its viewers. Especially switching between national duty and personal affairs strongly collides. Thus leaving both the subjects behind half baked. The real events took place for decades was put into a hundred minutes film did not justify. It's particularly about picking the right story segment to add in the screenplay and the some of the parts looked fine, but not the overall film. On the other hand, some people might find it a propaganda. Protestants, Roman Catholic, I don't know which way it leans, but started with one way and ended with another. So it could be the end that counts. On the humanitarian ground, morally, all looked fine to me. So if that's what made this film to become prey, then it's a totally wrongly judged. Otherwise the film is acceptable for being a biopic, telling the truth. Of all the kings and queen of the world we learnt about, Kristina is different and one should know about her for that. I feel she was very modern and modern in the wrong century. Born in the royal family, had all the power, it's very sad how her fate has changed at the end. But that's not the end of her tale. There's more to reveal, though this film covered only that takes place in the Sweden and being the ruler. I'll be happy if a sequel was made to tell her latter life and self-discovery. I'm sure it would be more a philosophical, but some people might raise the voice propaganda. Since this flick did not do well, that's not going to happen, I guess. One of the reasons I wanted to watch it was Sarah Gadon. She was in one of the main roles, but had a less preference. The other actress was really good and she was almost in every frame of the film. It might not be the best film to represent the LGBT, but it had its share and definitely a decent film from all the other angles. Should have been better, that's what those who saw it would say and so am I. Once watchable, but it does not have quality to I say the word, recommended! _6/10_

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A Review by Reno

**Caught between the national duty and a personal affair.** A biographical film set in the 17th century about the queen of Sweden. If a film was made based on the real means it has to be something very important thing to tell us like abo...

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A Review by Rangan 6

Written by Rangan on 2017-08-10

**Caught between the national duty and a personal affair.** A biographical film set in the 17th century about the queen of Sweden. If a film was made based on the real means it has to be something ...

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