The Kingdom
Riget
“A baptism of fear awaits you.”
Synopsis
At The Kingdom, Denmark's most technologically advanced hospital, a number of strange and otherworldly events begin occurring, much to the dismay of its doctors and patients. A ghostly ambulance appears and disappears, the voice of a little girl calls to a patient in an elevator shaft, and a doctor's fetus begins growing at an alarming rate.
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Top Cast
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Ernst-Hugo Järegård
Stig Helmer
Kirsten Rolffes
Sigrid Drusse
Holger Juul Hansen
Einar Moesgaard
Søren Pilmark
Jørgen Krogshøj
Ghita Nørby
Rigmor Mortensen
Jens Okking
Bulder Harly Drusse
Otto Brandenburg
Hansen
Annevig Schelde Ebbe
Mary Krüger
Baard Owe
Palle Bondo
Birgitte Raaberg
Judith Petersen
Peter Mygind
Morten 'Mogge' Moesgaard
Vita Jensen
Watcher #1
Morten Rotne Leffers
Watcher #2
Solbjørg Højfeldt
Camilla
Udo Kier
Age Krüger / Lillebror
Paul Hüttel
Steenbæk
Holger Perfort
Professor Ulrich
Henrik Koefoed
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 27, 2002
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
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Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lars von Trier
- Screenplay & Story
- Niels Vørsel, Lars von Trier
- Original Score
- Joachim Holbek
- Original Title
- Riget
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Danish, Swedish
- Runtime
- 4h 35m
- Production Budget
- $1.5M
- Production Studios
- DR, SVT
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lars von Trier
Niels Vørsel, Lars von Trier
Joachim Holbek
Eric Kress
Molly Malene Stensgaard, Jacob Thuesen
Svend Abrahamsen, Peter Aalbæk Jensen, Ole Reim
Department Leadership Roster
Lars von Trier
Director
Jette Lehmann
Production Design
Bjarne Nilsson
Costume Design
Joachim Holbek
Original Music Composer
Niels Vørsel
Screenplay
Lars von Trier
Screenplay
Eric Kress
Director of Photography
Molly Malene Stensgaard
Editor
Jacob Thuesen
Editor
Ole Reim
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Kingdom
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What is The Kingdom about?
At The Kingdom, Denmark's most technologically advanced hospital, a number of strange and otherworldly events begin occurring, much to the dismay of its doctors and patients. A ghostly ambulance appears and disappears, the voice of a little girl calls to a patient in an elevator shaft, and a doctor's fetus begins growing at an alarming rate.
Who directed The Kingdom?
The Kingdom was directed by Lars von Trier.
Who stars in The Kingdom?
The principal cast of The Kingdom includes Ernst-Hugo Järegård, Kirsten Rolffes, Holger Juul Hansen, Søren Pilmark, Ghita Nørby.
When was The Kingdom released and how long is it?
The Kingdom was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 4h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Kingdom?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Kingdom was composed by Joachim Holbek.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Kingdom?
The Kingdom holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.).