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The King's Choice
Representation Score
0.4/10
Minimal
2016
Director
Erik Poppe
Runtime
136 minutes
Average Rating
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The King's Choice is a period drama that prioritizes historical accuracy and national unity. It celebrates Norwegian sovereignty and constitutional continuity during the Nazi invasion. The film operates within a conservative cinematic framework, reinforcing established social hierarchies rather than challenging them. It focuses on the moral weight of leadership through a traditional lens. Given its setting in 1940s Norway, the film lacks contemporary characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity or diverse identity exploration.
Category Breakdown
Does The King's Choice have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film follows a strictly straight-centered framework, with no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or narratives.
How does The King's Choice portray gender?
The story emphasizes masculine leadership and statecraft. While Queen Maud offers emotional support, her role remains within a traditional supportive spouse paradigm.
How racially and ethnically diverse is The King's Choice?
The cast is ethnically uniform, reflecting the demographics of 1940s Norway. There is no intentional racial blending or casting actors from diverse backgrounds.
How does The King's Choice represent religion and culture?
The narrative celebrates national identity and institutional stability. It promotes traditional values of patriotism and the preservation of the Norwegian monarchy.
Does The King's Choice include disability representation?
There are no prominent depictions of visible or invisible disabilities. No characters use disability as a central part of their story.
Present on Screen
- Offers a highly accurate portrayal of the Norwegian monarchy.
- Examines the psychological depth and moral burden of leadership during a crisis.
Limited or Absent
- Does not engage with contemporary frameworks of characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity.
- Reinforces traditional gender roles of authority and domesticity.
Official Synopsis
On 9 April 1940, German soldiers arrive in the city of Oslo. The King of Norway faces a choice that will change his country forever. The King's Choice is a story about the three most dramatic days in Norway's history, the royal family's escape and King Haakon's difficult choice after Nazi Germany's invasion of Norway.
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