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The Girl King

  • 20152015
  • 1515
  • 1h 46m
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5.8/10
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Sarah Gadon and Malin Buska in The Girl King (2015)
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THE GIRL KING paints 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 wh... Read allTHE GIRL KING paints 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.THE GIRL KING paints 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.

IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • Mika Kaurismäki
  • Writers
    • Michel Marc Bouchard
    • Linda Gaboriau(English version by)
  • Stars
    • Malin Buska
    • Sarah Gadon
    • Michael Nyqvist
Top credits
  • Director
    • Mika Kaurismäki
  • Writers
    • Michel Marc Bouchard
    • Linda Gaboriau(English version by)
  • Stars
    • Malin Buska
    • Sarah Gadon
    • Michael Nyqvist
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 18User reviews
    • 52Critic reviews
    • 37Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 2 nominations

    Videos1

    The Girl King
    Trailer 2:28
    The Girl King

    Photos22

    Sarah Gadon and Malin Buska in The Girl King (2015)
    Sarah Gadon and Malin Buska in The Girl King (2015)
    Patrick Bauchau and Malin Buska in The Girl King (2015)
    Patrick Bauchau and Malin Buska in The Girl King (2015)
    Malin Buska in The Girl King (2015)
    François Arnaud in The Girl King (2015)
    Jannis Niewöhner in The Girl King (2015)
    Lucas Bryant and Malin Buska in The Girl King (2015)
    Martina Gedeck in The Girl King (2015)
    Lotus Tinat in The Girl King (2015)
    Malin Buska in The Girl King (2015)
    Sarah Gadon in The Girl King (2015)

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    Malin Buska
    Malin Buska
    • Queen Kristinaas Queen Kristina
    Sarah Gadon
    Sarah Gadon
    • Countess Ebba Sparreas Countess Ebba Sparre
    Michael Nyqvist
    Michael Nyqvist
    • Chancellor Axel Oxenstiernaas Chancellor Axel Oxenstierna
    Lucas Bryant
    Lucas Bryant
    • Count Johan Oxenstiernaas Count Johan Oxenstierna
    Laura Birn
    Laura Birn
    • Countess Erika Erkseinas Countess Erika Erksein
    Hippolyte Girardot
    Hippolyte Girardot
    • Ambassador Pierre Hector Chanutas Ambassador Pierre Hector Chanut
    Peter Lohmeyer
    Peter Lohmeyer
    • Bishop Of Stockholmas Bishop Of Stockholm
    François Arnaud
    François Arnaud
    • Karl Gustav Kasimiras Karl Gustav Kasimir
    Patrick Bauchau
    Patrick Bauchau
    • René Descartesas René Descartes
    Ville Virtanen
    Ville Virtanen
    • Doctor Van Wullenas Doctor Van Wullen
    Martina Gedeck
    Martina Gedeck
    • Maria Eleonora of Brandenburgas Maria Eleonora of Brandenburg
    Timo Torikka
    Timo Torikka
    • Father Vioguéas Father Viogué
    Lotus Tinat
    • Young Queen Kristinaas Young Queen Kristina
    Jannis Niewöhner
    Jannis Niewöhner
    • Count Jakob de la Gardieas Count Jakob de la Gardie
    Mikko Leppilampi
    Mikko Leppilampi
    • Count Magnus de la Gardieas Count Magnus de la Gardie
    Sampo Sarkola
    Sampo Sarkola
    • Theology Studentas Theology Student
    Samuli Edelmann
    Samuli Edelmann
    • King Gustav IIas King Gustav II
    Pertti Sveholm
    • Kristina's Tutoras Kristina's Tutor
    • Director
      • Mika Kaurismäki
    • Writers
      • Michel Marc Bouchard
      • Linda Gaboriau(English version by)
    • All cast & crew
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    An enigmatic young woman in conflict - torn between reason and passion; between her woman's body and being raised as a prince; between the ancient and modern worlds and between the brilliance of her educated mind and the conservative forces around her. Crowned Queen at the age of six, Kristina of Sweden was thrust into a labyrinth of power and tradition, where a court of austere, Lutheran men pressure her to marry and produce an heir to fulfill her destiny. She finds sanctuary and love with her lady-in-waiting, the beautiful and elegant, countess Ebba Sparre, although the Chancellor, Axel Oxenstierna, pressures her to pair with his son, Johan. Soon the forces around the Queen realize that Ebba is the key to controlling her, but they underestimate Kristina's brilliant mind and her drive to be free. —Triptych Media Inc.
    lesbian interestchristina queen of swedenlesbian sexlesbian kissbased on true story64 more
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    • Taglines
      • The woman who was king
    • Genres
      • Biography
      • Drama
      • History
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • 15
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      When the film was first announced, Sarah Polley was to play the leading role.
    • Goofs
      Count Oxenstierna picks up a book by Johannes Kepler and says: "Here's one in my own language" (English). Kepler wrote in Latin and his books were not translated into English until the 20th century.
    • Quotes

      Queen Kristina: [greeting the philosopher René Descartes] By Christ's balls! I hate to be kept waiting...

    • Connections
      Referenced in Mika Kaurismäki, elokuvaohjaaja (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      L'amore
      Composed by Anssi Tikanmäki

      Lyrics by Anssi Tikanmäki and Maarit Tikanmäki

      Performed by Johanna Rusanen

    User reviews18

    Review
    Top review
    5/10
    The actual history doesn't matter right?
    I mean it's not terrible, as long as you don't mind being lied to about history, and possibly missing out on THE MOST interesting parts of her life. If you do watch it... do yourself the favor of doing a little research after it's over to learn what actually happened to her... that's the fascinating part.
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    • sweetstreetswing
    • Aug 21, 2018

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 17, 2016 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • Finland
      • Canada
      • Germany
      • Sweden
    • Official sites
      • Galafilm Productions (Canada)
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • German
      • Latin
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Kristina of Sweden
    • Filming locations
      • Turku Castle, Turku, Finland
    • Production companies
      • Marianna Films
      • Triptych Media
      • Starhaus Filmproduktion
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • €6,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $369,798
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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