Set against the backdrop of 18th century Denmark, A Royal Affair is a historical drama that intertwines love, power, and the pursuit of freedom.

The film follows the tumultuous and passionate affair between Queen Caroline Mathilde (Alicia Vikander) and the royal physician Johann Friedrich Struensee (Mads Mikkelsen), set in a time when the kingdom was under the oppressive rule of her husband, King Christian VII (Mikkel Boe Følsgaard).

Struensee, a progressive thinker, introduces a series of radical reforms aimed at modernizing Denmark. As their forbidden love affair flourishes, the couple’s secretive relationship becomes the catalyst for political upheaval. But in the royal court, power struggles, betrayals, and the ever-watchful eyes of those in authority threaten to bring everything crashing down.

With its stunning cinematography, superb performances, and a gripping story of love and revolution, A Royal Affair takes viewers on an emotional rollercoaster, exploring the complexities of monarchy, freedom, and sacrifice.