Queen of Hearts (2019)
A chilling Danish drama about desire, power, and the lengths one woman will go to preserve a life built on lies.
Queen of Hearts - Movie Information
- Original Title: Dronningen
- Release Year: 2019
- Directed by: May el-Toukhy
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Drama
- Runtime: 2h 7m
- Original Language: Danish
- Spoken Languages: Danish, Swedish
- Release Date (Theatrical): March 27, 2019 (Hong Kong - III), September 6, 2019 (United Kingdom), April 9, 2020 (Germany - 16), February 28, 2020 (Spain), October 10, 2019 (South Korea - 19)
- Alternative Titles: Dronningen (DK), dronningen (DE)
- Production Companies: DR, SVT, Nordisk Film Denmark
- Production Countries: Denmark, Sweden
Queen of Hearts - Plot
Anne, a brilliant and dedicated advocacy lawyer specialising in society's most vulnerable, children and young adults, lives what appears to be the picture-perfect life with her doctor-husband, Peter, and their twin daughters. When her estranged teenage stepson, Gustav, moves in with them, Anne's escalating desire leads her down a dangerous rabbit hole which, once exposed, unleashes a sequence of events destined to destroy her world.
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Queen of Hearts - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- May el-Toukhy
Main Cast
- Trine Dyrholm
- Gustav Lindh
- Magnus Krepper
- Liv Esmår Dannemann
- Silja Esmår Dannemann
- Stine Gyldenkerne
- Preben Kristensen
- Frederikke Dahl Hansen
- Ella Solgaard
- Carla Philip Røder
Writers
- May el-Toukhy
- Maren Louise Käehne
Producers
- Caroline Blanco
- Rene Ezra
Queen of Hearts - FAQs
Where can you watch Queen of Hearts online?
Queen of Hearts is available on several platforms in the US. You can stream it for free on Kanopy, Plex, Darkroom, and Fawesome, or watch ad-supported on The Roku Channel and Xumo Play. It is also available to rent or buy on Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
Is Queen of Hearts based on a true story?
Queen of Hearts is not based on a specific true story. It is an original screenplay written by director May el-Toukhy and co-writer Maren Louise Käehne. The film draws on broader social and psychological themes around power, desire, and moral corruption rather than any documented real-life case.
What is Queen of Hearts about?
Queen of Hearts follows Anne, a successful advocacy lawyer with an outwardly perfect family life. When her estranged teenage stepson Gustav moves in, she develops a dangerous obsession that leads to a forbidden sexual relationship. Once the affair is exposed, the consequences threaten to dismantle everything she has built.
Who are the main actors in Queen of Hearts?
The film stars Trine Dyrholm as Anne and Gustav Lindh as her stepson Gustav, with Magnus Krepper as Anne's husband Peter. Supporting roles are filled by Liv Esmår Dannemann, Silja Esmår Dannemann, Stine Gyldenkerne, Preben Kristensen, Frederikke Dahl Hansen, Ella Solgaard, and Carla Philip Røder.
Does Queen of Hearts have a happy ending?
Queen of Hearts ends on a deeply unsettling note rather than a happy one. After the affair is exposed, Anne makes a calculated and morally devastating choice to protect herself, denying the relationship and effectively destroying Gustav's credibility. The film closes with her continuing her life, leaving viewers to wrestle with profound discomfort.
Who directed Queen of Hearts?
Queen of Hearts was directed by May el-Toukhy, a Danish filmmaker who also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Maren Louise Käehne. The film marked a significant international breakthrough for el-Toukhy, earning widespread critical acclaim and winning the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival in 2019.
Did Queen of Hearts win any awards?
Yes. Queen of Hearts won the Audience Award in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. It also received strong recognition at Danish film awards and was selected as Denmark's submission for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film at the 92nd Academy Awards.
How long is Queen of Hearts?
Queen of Hearts has a runtime of 2 hours and 7 minutes (127 minutes). The film's measured pacing allows director May el-Toukhy to build tension gradually, giving the psychological and moral dimensions of the story room to develop before the devastating final act.
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