The King
Kungen
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sweden Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karin af Klintberg
- Original Score
- Katharina Nuttall
- Original Title
- Kungen
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- SF Studios, Nexiko, Expressen TV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karin af Klintberg
Katharina Nuttall
Pia Lehto, Malin Nicander, Martin Thurfjell, Sebastian Dahlstrand, Erik Vallsten, Erik Nordlund
Amalie Westerlin Tjellesen, David Andersson
Stina Gardell, Petra Måhl, Lars Beckung, Mikael Svensson
Department Leadership Roster
Karin af Klintberg
Director
Stina Gardell
Producer
Petra Måhl
Producer
Pia Lehto
Director of Photography
Amalie Westerlin Tjellesen
Editor
David Andersson
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The King.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The King
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 principal cast of The King includes King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, Karin af Klintberg, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, Princess Christina Mrs. Magnuson, Sauli Niinistö.
When was The King released and how long is it?
The King was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The King?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The King was composed by Katharina Nuttall.