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The Girl King

1h 46m Essential Viewing, Lesbian, Drama 2016

Raised as a prince under a conservative Lutheran court, Queen Kristina grows up with ideas for modernising Sweden and bringing an end to war. Kristina begins to rule at the age of 18 and is quickly faced with choosing between her country, a new male suitor, her people and her religion.

She caused a scandal when she chose not to marry and anointed Countess Ebba Sparre, as her bed companion. Fighting for her country she chooses to take control of her destiny and to find the freedom she desires.

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Cast

Malin Buska (Queen Kristina) , Sarah Gadon (Countess Ebba Sparre) , Michael Nyqvist (Chancellor Axel Oxenstierna) , Lucas Bryant (Count Johan Oxenstierna)

Director

Mika Kaurismäki

Executive Producer

Miira Paasilinna

Languages

English, French, German

Subtitles

English

Countries

Finland, Canada, Sweden, Germany, France

Studio

Peccadillo Pictures

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