The King's Choice (Norwegian: Kongens nei)
Stars
3
Rating
PG
Author
Alf R. Jacobsen (book), Harald Rosenløw-Eeg, Jan Trygve Røyneland;
Length
130 min
Director
Erik Poppe
Synopsis
The Parliament of Norway dissolved the union with Sweden in 1905. The throne was offered to Prince Carl of Denmark, leaving power to the Cabinet and Parliament. King Haakon VII arrived in Norway in 1905 with his wife and son, Crown Prince Olav. [Screen text at opening of movie;] "Based on the true story about the three dramatic days in April 1940, where the King of Norway is presented with and unimaginable ultimatum from the German armed forces: Surrender of Die." [Amazon Prime Video]
Genre
Historical
Released
2016
Location
Norway
Period
1940
Netflix
No
This movie is linked to the following periods
PeriodMinor
Begin
End
Category
World War II
1939
1945
Wars