Epic Historical Drama “Margrete: Queen of the North” Now Streaming on Viaplay
The Danish Film Award-winning epic historical drama Margrete: Queen of the North, one of the highest budget Danish feature films ever made, is now available to stream in the U.S. exclusively on Viaplay. Celebrated actress Trine Dyrholm portrays Denmark’s Queen Margrete I, bringing to life the untold story of the queen who united Scandinavia.
ABOUT “MARGRETE: QUEEN OF THE NORTH”:
- Film Synopsis: Queen Margrete is ruling Sweden, Norway and Denmark through her adopted son, Erik. But a conspiracy is in the making and Margrete finds herself in an impossible dilemma that could shatter her life’s work: the Kalmar Union. Starring highly celebrated Danish actress Trine Dyrholm, who has been nominated 15 times for both the Bodil Awards and Robert Awards, including both nominations for her portrayal of Queen Margrete.
- Starring: Trine Dyrholm, Søren Malling, Morten Hee Andersen, Jakob Oftebro, Bjørn Floberg and more.
- Directed by: Charlotte Sieling
- Produced by: Lars Bredo Rahbek, Birgitte Skov
- Awards:
- Winner, Best Cinematography, Bodil Awards
- Winner, Best Screenplay, Bodil Awards
- Winner, Best Production Design, Bodil Awards
- Winner, Best Costume Design, Danish Film Awards
- Winner, Best Production Design, Danish Film Awards
- Winner, Best Supporting Actor, Danish Film Awards
About Viaplay:
Nordic streaming service Viaplay recently launched in the US with thousands of hours of premium content. Viaplay is the leading producer of high-quality and psychologically penetrating series and films from the Nordic region – a genre known as Nordic Noir – whether that be atmospheric and suspenseful crime dramas, provocative and stylish young adult series, or dark comedies. Now available exclusively on the streamer are Danish crime drama Trom; Norwegian thriller Furia; acclaimed Swedish drama Threesome; Academy Award-nominated film A Man Called Ove (recently remade with Tom Hanks); psychological thriller Partisan (Best Series winner at Canneseries); Academy Award-winning dark comedy Another Round starring Mads Mikkelsen; young adult series Delete Me akin to Euphoria; and smash-hit financial drama Exit, one of Norway’s most streamed series; as well as all three films from the renowned The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo trilogy. Coming soon is Connie Nielsen in the biopic series The Dreamer – Becoming Karen Blixen. The streamer is widely available on Android/Apple apps, Chromecast, Smart TVs and more for only $5.99 a month. Press codes are readily available. Check out the brand trailer.
