En kongelig affære (2012)

	Also Known As: A Royal affair, Die Königin und der Leibarzt
	Year of first release: 2012
	Director: Nikolaj Arcel
	Actors: Alicia Vikander, Mads Mikkelsen, Mikkel Boe Følsgaard
	Country: DK, S, CZ
	Genre: Drama, Romance
	Conditions of visioning: 10.06.2015, DVD, Original Danish with German subtitles
Synopsis: In 1767, the British Princess Caroline (Vikander) is betrothed to the mad King Christian VII of Denmark (Følsgaard), but her life with the erratic monarch in the oppressive country becomes an isolating misery. However, Christian soon gains a fast companion with the German Dr. Johann Struensee (Mikkelsen), a quietly idealistic man of the Enlightenment. As the only one who can influence the King, Struensee is able to begin sweeping enlightened reforms of Denmark through Christian even as Caroline falls for the doctor.
Review: Based on the true story and history of Denmark, the movie is a good show for the ideas of the Age of Enlightenment and a good movie to show how revolutions can arrive without violence. Even if actually Denmark adopted definitely the progressist ideas slowly from 1784 to 1815. The dramaturgy is well done, but for that the History did a good job. The romanced story is also well done and shows directly the game of intrigues and the pressure on all parties. It makes a nice change from the usual British royalty movies and from the few somptuous royal French movies. And the dialogues are direct one another, not much protocol.  The acting of the three main protagonists is very good. I was surprised by Vikander. And the role of Mikkelsen fits to his usual face. The acting of Følsgaard is excellent, various and realistic for the mental unstability.   The scenery (furniture, paintings, etc.) is quite sparse so that the light and the scenery enhance both the focus on the actors. But maybe it reflects also the reality, the frugality of that time in Denmark. Well actually, a very good movie, although I do not like much the royalty movies. But this one gives a real insight in the History of a modern country.
Rating: 7 /10