A Royal Affair (R) 7.5

A Royal Affair (2012): A young queen, who is married to an insane king, falls secretly in love with her physician - and together they start a revolution that changes a nation forever. (7.5)

Director: Nikolaj Arcel
Writers: Bodil Steensen-Leth (novel), Rasmus Heisterberg (screenplay)
Stars: Alicia Vikander, Mads Mikkelsen, Mikkel Boe Følsgaard

I have a slight aversion to watching pompous and arrogant European royalties on screen. However, this
movie is not that. It tells the story of a king trapped within himself, a queen trapped in the system, a love affair despite themselves, and how they were able to do a tiny bit of good despite the circumstances. The casting, the acting, the period costumes and sets, all are brilliant. The acting is so good that sometimes you are not sure if this is a movie or a filmed live documentary. The way the story is told, from the perspective of the queen's hindsight, is the correct way. It actually humanizes, just by a tiny bit, the whole bloody nonsense of idea of the European monarchy. If you like period dramas, just watch it. My Rating: 7.5