King's Game

2004 1h 47m DA

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6.9

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7.3

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★6.9TMDB · 55★7.3IMDB · 4,862

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Synopsis

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Starting a new job as a political journalist at a leading newspaper, Ulrik Torp witnesses a brutal struggle for power in the Midparty's ranks -- a struggle that coincides with the charismatic party leader's involvement in a near fatal car accident. A flurry of lies and media speculation surrounds the incident. Gradually, Ulrik unearths a ruthless conspiracy involving the incumbent prime minister.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Anders W. Berthelsen
Ulrik Torp
Søren Pilmark
Erik Dreier Jensen
Nastja Arcel
Lone Kjeldsen
Nicolas Bro
Henrik Moll
Lars Mikkelsen
Peter Schou
Ulf Pilgaard
Gunnar Torp
Charlotte Munck
Mette Torp
Lars Brygmann
Mads Kjeldsen

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Nikolaj Arcel
Writers: Nikolaj Arcel, Rasmus Heisterberg, Anders Huulgaard
Languages: Danish
Countries: Denmark, Sweden

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ERA

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Released 22 years ago.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Denmark, Sweden.

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3 / 8

CINEMA

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Part of the "King's Game / Kingmaker Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Nikolaj Arcel, shot by Rasmus Videbæk. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Flemming Nordkrog. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Mikkel E.G. Nielsen shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Anders W. Berthelsen and Søren Pilmark and Nastja Arcel carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0378215 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Nikolaj Arcel directs. Rasmus Videbæk behind the camera. Flemming Nordkrog scores. Mikkel E.G. Nielsen cuts. Produced in Denmark, Sweden. Dialogue in Danish.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 22 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: Denmark, Sweden.
3Part of the "King's Game / Kingmaker Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
4Directed by Nikolaj Arcel, shot by Rasmus Videbæk. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Flemming Nordkrog. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Mikkel E.G. Nielsen shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Anders W. Berthelsen and Søren Pilmark and Nastja Arcel carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0378215 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 55 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
10Classified under 11 themes, including "journalist", "based on novel or book", "denmark", "copenhagen, denmark".