The King's Choice

The King's Choice

  • Director: Erik Poppe
  • Writer: Alf R. Jacobsen,Harald Rosenløw-Eeg,Jan Trygve Røy
  • Countries of origin: Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Ireland
  • Language: Norwegian, German, Danish, Swedish, English
  • Release date: August 22, 2017
  • Aspect ratio: 2.35 : 1
  • Also known as: Kungens val
  • "The King's Choice" is a historical war film directed by Erik Poppe , starring Jesper Christensen , and was released in Norway on September 16, 2016.
    The film tells the King of Norway during World War II to make hard choices when faced with the German invasion it matter  .

    Details

    • Release date August 22, 2017
    • Production companies Paradox, Copenhagen Film Fund, Film i Väst

    Box office

    Gross US & Canada

    $113,231

    Opening weekend US & Canada

    $7,850

    Gross worldwide

    $10,017,316

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    • By Erich 2022-04-19 09:02:53

      choice

      Just two films this year mentioned the kings of Denmark and Norway, both of which are parliamentary constitutional monarchies. That is, the nominal leader of the state, but the actual parliament is the highest authority (the king of Norway is also an elected king). One chooses to surrender to save the people when the war starts, and the other chooses to fight to the end, even at the expense of abdication. Although Denmark ended up losing relatively little in World War II, Norway had a...

    • By Rashawn 2022-04-19 09:02:53

      Please take historical figures seriously

      In September 1940, the Nazi German army launched a lightning attack on Denmark and Norway. With the disparity of national strength and unpreparedness, within four hours, King Christian X of Denmark announced that the whole country of Denmark should surrender to the Nazis. At about the same time, the capital of Norway Oslo was captured when the German army lost only 50 soldiers. The Norwegian government was pessimistic, and the wave of surrender prevailed. Haakon VII, the first elected king...

    • By Alexane 2022-04-19 09:02:53

      #Electric Phantom# "The King's Choice", smashing everything in front of power.

      #Electric Phantom# "The King's Choice", smashing everything in front of power.

      The Norwegian film "The King's Choice" is mainly a World War II period work that restores history. Maybe the expectation before watching the movie is the violent effect, so in fact, the rhythm of the movie is tight but a little slow, with a little penetration in the steps, there is not too much passion overflowing, and even the expression and presentation of people are full of With restraint, a little lost....

    • By Benedict 2022-01-23 08:06:34

      The frustration, reality and bravery of the Norwegian king

      What is this country doing? Before World War II, when Hitler was running for the Prime Minister of Germany, so many extremely inflammatory speeches were widely circulated among the people, writings, and the Internet. As a major industrial country in Europe, especially heavy industry is so developed, neighboring countries will only regard it as irrelevant to me. Drama? The country was invaded and asked the Secretary of Defense, "Where is our army?" "We are trying to assemble." Did you hear...

    • By Haskell 2022-01-23 08:06:34

      All for norway

      On April 8, 1940, Nazi Germany raided Norway, which had always pursued a policy of neutrality. At this time, the situation in Norway was already precarious. The reaction made and the life-and-death decision, this thrilling journey and its great historical significance have been recorded in the annals of history. Although the Norwegian state system belongs to a typical "republican" system, the king only has formal power, and the parliament holds all the actual legislative and executive...

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    • By Kevon 2023-09-04 04:38:15

      What exactly is a king under a constitutional monarchy? His every move will still be regarded as an indicator of the country and will still have a huge influence on the people, but he cannot have a political direction. , can not speak, more like a...

    • By Retha 2023-08-20 04:23:13

      World War II-themed film, adapted from real events, an important historical moment in Norwegian modern history. The Nazis invaded Norway, and the king's family kept fleeing. It is and is war, and the king must make difficult choices. This film can be seen in conjunction with Denmark's "War Day". Denmark resisted the Nazis for only a few hours before surrendering. As a small country, this choice is also correct. Interestingly, the king of Denmark at that time happened to be the brother of the...

    • By Krystina 2023-07-14 04:10:58

      Norway's unique military-strategic location is bound to become a coveted target of the Axis powers. With the Nazi invasion as the background, it focuses on the pressures faced by the royal family and the key decisions made by the king. The Danes, who were chosen by the people, came to Norway as a How can he live up to the expectations of the people? I really appreciate the angle and intensity of the film's cut into the historical facts, and the involuntary and missionary sense of the specific...

    • By Tyshawn 2023-07-10 01:42:27

      Music is good. However, history needs to be made up. . . 3.5...

    • By Cleveland 2023-06-12 06:52:50

      The magic of the main melody is that it is easy to resonate whether in this country or a foreign land, and I am no exception. What's more, this is Norway??, the hometown of those who...

    Movie plot

    On April 8, 1940, Nazi Germany raided Norway, which was pursuing a neutral policy. The Norwegian royal family, government, soldiers and ordinary people faced difficult choices about their national and personal destinies. As the first king of Norway after political independence, Haakon VII's attitude towards war is of vital importance. On April 9, Haakon VII angrily refused when the Germans demanded surrender in exchange for peace. That...
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    The film is a real "main theme film", even in a sense, it is more like a tribute-style work praising the "glorious tradition" of the Norwegian royal family. But even so, as a World War II film, the film still opened a new dimension of reviewing war with a unique perspective and calm style. Whether it is worthwhile to sacrifice dignity in exchange for dignity is not the question that the film wants to discuss. The film bypasses the...
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