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The Girl King

Over 12Contians anxiety 106 minutes 2015 5.9

This thrilling drama tells the story about the 16th century Queen Kristina of Sweden. Finnish director Mika Kaurismäki lets us follow Kristina from inheriting the throne at the age of 6 until she abdicates ten years later. Kristina (Malin Buska) fights against the conservative views of the court, from defending her sexuality to her ideas to create a more modern and peaceful Sweden. Mikael Nyqvist plays the role of Axel Oxenstierna, Kristina's guardian.

The film is not playable outside of Finland
Category: Feature film
Genre: Drama, historic, biography
Director: Mika Kaurismäki
Actor: Malin Buska, Sarah Gadon, Michael Nyqvist, Laura Birn, Timo Torikka, Samuli Edelmann, Mikko Leppilampi.
Rights owner: SF Film
Country: Finland
Language: English, French, German, Latin