Margrete den første: Biopic about the Danish Queen Margarethe I, who was one of the most important women in world history and united the kingdoms of Sweden, Norway and Denmark into one great empire.
Film plot and background
1402: Margarethe I (Trine Dyrholm) is at the pinnacle of her political power. As the self-proclaimed Queen of Denmark, she managed to unite the kingdoms of Denmark, Norway and Sweden into a strong alliance thanks to the Kalmar Union. Her adopted son Erik (Morten Hee Andersen) will soon be appointed the rightful king and strengthen the alliance with England with a marriage.
The Nordic empire has many enemies, however, and for Margarethe begins what is probably the most difficult period of her reign. Supposedly her son Olav (Jakob Oftebro), whom she buried 15 years ago, is still alive. However, she has never seen his body. She has conflicting feelings, which she has to reconcile in view of her duties as mother and regent. Should she take a wrong step, a dastardly plot could destroy everything she has spent her life fighting for.
“The Queen of the North” – background, cast, cinema release
The historical drama “The Queen of the North” is one of the most expensive Scandinavian productions. Director Charlotte Sieling (“Borgen – Gefährliche Seilschaften”) is responsible for the first biopic about the eventful life story of the legendary ruler Margarethe I.. The script was written together with Jesper Fink and Maya Ilsøe. The regent Margarethe I lived from 1353 to 1412 and died of the plague.
In the film, Danish actress Trine Dyrholm (“Who Am I”) takes on the role of the regent, who is one of the most important women in world history. With European stars such as Jakob Oftebro (“Kon-Tiki”), Morten Hee Andersen (“The Ways of the Lord”) and Søren Malling (“Borgen: Dangerous Ropes”), the biopic has an excellent cast in other roles.
The Queen of the North” will be released in German cinemas on 30 December 2021. The FSK release is still pending.
