The Girl King

A stately, somber historical drama that feels like a slow, intimate struggle between desire and duty, with a quietly aching romantic core.

Directed by

Mika Kaurismäki

Genres

Drama, History, Romance

Starring

Malin Buska, Sarah Gadon, Michael Nyqvist

Overview

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.

How it feels

Melancholic, tense, earnest and romantic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, power, gender, love

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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