The Girl King
Synopsis
A portrait of the brilliant, extravagant Kristina of Sweden, queen from age six, who fights the conservative forces that are against her ideas to modernize Sweden and who have no tolerance for her awakening sexuality.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2015-09-22
Top Cast
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Malin Buska
Kristina
Sarah Gadon
Countess Ebba Sparre
Michael Nyqvist
Chancellor Axel Oxenstierna
Lucas Bryant
Count Johan Oxenstierna
Laura Birn
Countess Erika Erksein
Hippolyte Girardot
Ambassador Pierre Hector Chanut
Peter Lohmeyer
Bishop of Stockholm
François Arnaud
Karl Gustav Kasimir
Patrick Bauchau
René Descartes
Martina Gedeck
Maria Eleonora
Timo Torikka
Père Viogué
Jarmo Mäkinen
The General
Petri Aulin
Guard
Janina Berman
Abortion Nurse
Samuli Edelmann
King Gustav II Adolf
Gabriele Goria
Second Italian Jesuit
Mikko Kouki
Aide de Camp
Mikko Leppilampi
Count Magnus de la Gardie
Release History & Theatrical Window
Montréal Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 26, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mika Kaurismäki
- Screenplay & Story
- Michel Marc Bouchard
- Original Score
- Anssi Tikanmäki
- Original Title
- The Girl King
- Country of Origin
- Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- German, French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Anagram Film, Starhaus Filmproduktion, Triptych Media, Marianna Films, Galafilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mika Kaurismäki
Michel Marc Bouchard
Anssi Tikanmäki
Guy Dufaux
Hans Funck
Arnie Gelbart, Wasiliki Bleser, Anna Stratton, Rainer Kölmel, Martin Persson
Department Leadership Roster
Guy Dufaux
Director of Photography
Michel Marc Bouchard
Screenplay
Hans Funck
Editor
Mika Kaurismäki
Director
Anssi Tikanmäki
Original Music Composer
Arnie Gelbart
Producer
Wasiliki Bleser
Producer
Anna Stratton
Producer
Rainer Kölmel
Producer
Marjatta Nissinen
Costume Design
Tuomo Hintikka
Visual Effects Supervisor
Martin Persson
Producer
Mika Kaurismäki
Producer
Jon Campfens
Visual Effects Supervisor
Petri Neuvonen
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Girl King
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What is The Girl King about?
A portrait of the brilliant, extravagant Kristina of Sweden, queen from age six, who fights the conservative forces that are against her ideas to modernize Sweden and who have no tolerance for her awakening sexuality.
Who directed The Girl King?
The Girl King was directed by Mika Kaurismäki.
Who stars in The Girl King?
The principal cast of The Girl King includes Malin Buska, Sarah Gadon, Michael Nyqvist, Lucas Bryant, Laura Birn.
When was The Girl King released and how long is it?
The Girl King was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for The Girl King?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Girl King was composed by Anssi Tikanmäki.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Girl King?
The Girl King holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).