Plot & Details
'Royal Affair' is an 18th century historical drama four years in the making, starring Mads Mikkelsen and Alicia Vikander. Directed by Nikolaj Arcel, screenwriter of 'The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo', the film is an epic romance about the love triangle between a German doctor, the queen of Denmark, and her deranged king.
- MPAA Rating: R
- Genre(s): Drama,Foreign
- Run Time: 133min.
- Theatrical Release Date: 11/09/2012
- DVD Release Date: 03/26/2013
- Status: In Theaters
- Distributor(s): Magnolia
- Director(s): Nicolaj Arcel
- Starring: Mads Mikkelsen , Alicia Vikander , Trine Dyrholm , William Jøhnk Nielsen , David Dencik
- Themes: Love Triangles,Crowned Heads,Mental Illness
- Tone: Lavish
- Keywords: Danish [nationality],doctor,king,love-triangle,queen [royalty]
- Country of Origin: USA - Limited (11-09-2012)
- Language: Danish
Awards
Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Foreign Language Film | Nominated |
Golden Globes
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Foreign Language Film | Nominated |
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