Review of A Royal Affair (2012) by Kristen P — 22 May 2014

Another great Danish flick with a standout performance from Mikkel Boe Folsgaard.

This review of A Royal Affair (2012) was written by Kristen P on 22 May 2014.

A Royal Affair has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Brianna R (23) on 06 Sep 2016

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By Kelly K (668) on 19 Aug 2014

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By Yuka F (6) on 03 Jul 2015

A fascinating little known history. A film about the pursuit of freedom that haunts me for days…

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By Spencie (24) on 15 Mar 2018

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By Ada D (59) on 24 Jan 2015

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Slow, but a good story. Historically accurate more or less. Well acted for the most part…

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