With the 62nd Berlinale officially over, TrustNordisk is proud to congratulate Nikolaj Arcel’s A ROYAL AFFAIR for not only being a favourite with distributors, but also with Berlin International Film Festival winning the Silver Bear for Best Script (Nikolaj Arcel, Rasmus Heisterberg) and Best Actor (Mikkel Boe Følsgaard, still a student at The Danish National School of Theatre).

Since official presales started in Cannes 2011, distributors have flocked to this epic lovestory starring Mads Mikkelsen, Alicia Vikander and Mikkel Boe Følsgaard amongst others, and the title been acquired by all the major distributors, closing the English speaking territories with purchases by Magnolia (US), Madman (AUS/NZ), Metrodome (UK/Ireland) and being secured theatrical releases in Germany (MFA), Austria (Filmladen), Benelux (Wildbunch), Spain (Golem), Elite Film (Switzerland) as well as in the Eastern European part with Best Film (Poland), AeroFilms (Slovakia and Czech Republic), Estin Film (Estonia), Independenta Film ‘97 (Romania) and Scanorama (Lithuania) on board. TrustNordisk has also closed deals with Turkey (Calinos Entertainment), Ex-Jugoslavia (Cinemania) and China (Lens Media).
During the EFM A ROYAL AFFAIR was sold to Japan (New Select Co., Ltd.), Russia (Volga Film), Taiwan (Cineplex) and Columbia (Cineplex) and Latin America (LAP TV).

”Denmark’s much-heralded costume drama set in the royal court of King Christian VII is a richly satisfying affair which tells an extraordinary true story of political change and royal intrigue with impeccable production values, charismatic actors and gorgeous gowns and wigs. (...) The Zentropa production has already been a strong seller before its Berlinale competition premiere this week and should be an event arthouse performer throughout the world.”
Screen

”A gripping chapter of European history is recounted with elegance, intelligence and clarity in Danish director Nikolaj Arcel’s sumptuous costume drama, A Royal Affair. (...) Performances from the large ensemble are solid, but the three leads in particular are compelling, each of them playing richly conflicted characters”
The Hollywood Reporter

Producing trio of A ROYAL AFFAIR consists of Louise Vesth, Sisse Graum Jørgensen, and Meta Louise Foldager for Zentropa Entertainments. Executive producers are Lars von Trier, Peter Aalbæk Jensen and Peter Garde. The film will premiere domestically March 29th and is distributed by Nordisk Film.