7:30 pm
A story about the dramatic love affair and political aspirations of Queen Caroline Mathilde and Johann Struensee, physician to the deranged King Christian VII of Denmark. Caroline and Johann dream of a better world for the populace, and through Johann's influence on the King's governance, the power of the aristocracy is diminished and reforms introduced. But it is only a matter of time before the courtiers regain a hold on their King.
Director Nikolaj Arcel will be at the screening for Q&A
Screenwriter Rasmus Heisterberg will be a guest of the festival on other days.