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The King (2023)

Movie ★ 7.2 98 min

Documentary

A story about Carl XVI Gustaf who became the world’s youngest king. The father dies when the crown prince is only nine months old and he grows up with an obligation from which he cannot escape. In the course of two years, the director Karin af Klintberg gets to interview him. The film consists of their meetings, intermixed with scenes from the spectacle that surrounds him. A modern and poetic film about the king in which he is placed in settings we rarely otherwise see him.

Karin af Klintberg Director

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Quick facts

Released
February 24, 2023
Runtime
98 min
IMDb
tt20421006
Country
Sweden
Language
Swedish
Studio
SF Studios, Nexiko

Themes

Cast

King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden Self Karin af Klintberg Karin af Klintberg Self Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden Self Princess Christina Mrs. Magnuson Princess Christina Mrs. Magnuson Self Sauli Niinistö Sauli Niinistö Self Iggy Pop Iggy Pop Self Queen Silvia of Sweden Queen Silvia of Sweden Self

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Frequently asked questions

What is The King about?
A story about Carl XVI Gustaf who became the world’s youngest king. The father dies when the crown prince is only nine months old and he grows up with an obligation from which he cannot escape. In the course of two years, the director Karin af Klintberg gets to interview him. The film consists of their meetings, intermixed with scenes from the spectacle that surrounds him. A modern and poetic film about the king in which he is placed in settings we rarely otherwise see him.
Who directed The King?
The King was directed by Karin af Klintberg.
Who stars in The King?
The King stars King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, Karin af Klintberg, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, Princess Christina Mrs. Magnuson.
When was The King released?
The King is a 2023 documentary film.
Where can I watch The King?
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