The love triangle: Doctor, Mad King, Queen

An absolute masterpiece of drama and spectacle chronicling the marriage of Caroline Matilda of the UK to the mad King Christian VII of Denmark in the 18th Century.

The King is somewhat disinterested in his new bride who he often refers to as “mother” (then wonders why he is not potent with her!) preferring common street prostitutes. In order to deal with a King that is quite obviously bark, stark raving mad the court employs the services of a personal physician to treat him. His doctor (played by popular Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen) befriends the king and becomes his closest confidant.

All travels well until Mads starts an affair with the Queen ala Rasputin and the inevitable downward spiral begins.

Its very hard to fault this period piece, it authenticity and Mise en scène make it a must watch on there own, that’s before we even look at its very interesting and enlightening narrative.