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Aug 22, 2017 · The King's Choice: Directed by Erik Poppe. With Jesper Christensen, Anders Baasmo, Karl Markovics, Tuva Novotny. April 1940. Norway has been invaded by Germany and the royal family and government have fled into the interior. The German envoy to Norway tries to negotiate a peace.
- (10K)
- Biography, Drama, History
- Erik Poppe
- 2017-08-22
The King's Choice (Norwegian: Kongens nei, meaning "The King's No") is a 2016 biographical war film directed by Erik Poppe. It is a co-production of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Ireland, and was selected as the Norwegian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 89th Academy Awards.
Jun 2, 2017 · The King’s Choice (Kongens nei), a story of the Nazi invasion of Norway in WWII, was nominated for Best Foreign Language film in the 2017 Academy Awards.
Oct 6, 2021 · The King’s Choice (2016) aka Kongens Nei is a Norwegian biographical war film. Available at present on BBC Iplayer U.K., Prime Video U.K., Can, US; Roku, Vudu, Kanopy etc. US; 2hr 13min. Cert 12 U.K. Languages: Norwegian, German, Danish, Swedish and English. English subtitles. Cast: Jesper Christensen as H.R.H. King Haakon Vll
Jan 10, 2017 · 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. 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.
Kongens Nei. Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Ireland. Synopsis. THE KING'S CHOICE is based on the true the story about the three dramatic days in April 1940, when the King of Norway is presented with an unimaginable ultimatum from the German armed forces: Surrender or die.
An emotionally engrossing factual account that's brought to life with assured confidence & terrific restraint, The King's Choice (also known as Kongens nei) is an end product of extensive research, competent craftsmanship & skillful narration that brings yet another fascinating World War II event to cinematic life that many aren't aware of.
