1 00:00:20,859 --> 00:00:23,579 Europe at the close of the 18th century. 2 00:00:23,739 --> 00:00:29,179 The nobility rules by oppression, supported by strong religious forces. 3 00:00:29,339 --> 00:00:31,579 But the winds of change are blowing... 4 00:00:31,779 --> 00:00:34,339 Across the continent intellectuals and freethinkers 5 00:00:34,539 --> 00:00:36,739 demand reforms and freedom for the people. 6 00:00:36,899 --> 00:00:41,219 lt is the age of the Enlightenment. 7 00:00:51,339 --> 00:00:53,739 ''l'm trying to remember him. 8 00:00:55,339 --> 00:00:56,979 Johann. 9 00:01:00,179 --> 00:01:02,259 l have to tell you about him. 10 00:01:02,459 --> 00:01:04,219 About us. 11 00:01:05,859 --> 00:01:08,099 Why we did the things we did.'' 12 00:01:18,219 --> 00:01:23,579 A ROYAL AFFAlR 13 00:01:30,779 --> 00:01:32,379 ''My beloved children, 14 00:01:32,539 --> 00:01:34,739 you do not know me. But l am your mother. 15 00:01:36,579 --> 00:01:39,299 Perhaps you have never forgiven me. 16 00:01:39,419 --> 00:01:41,179 Perhaps you hate me. 17 00:01:41,299 --> 00:01:42,899 l hope not. 18 00:01:45,419 --> 00:01:48,459 l now know that l will never see you again, 19 00:01:48,619 --> 00:01:50,419 so l am writing 20 00:01:50,579 --> 00:01:53,699 to tell you the truth, before it is too late.'' 21 00:01:59,259 --> 00:02:02,179 ENGLAND 1766 22 00:02:02,339 --> 00:02:05,379 Nine years earlier 23 00:02:06,819 --> 00:02:08,859 ''l was officially wed to your father, 24 00:02:09,019 --> 00:02:10,499 King Christian Vll, 25 00:02:10,659 --> 00:02:12,739 before even meeting him. 26 00:02:13,979 --> 00:02:15,379 Though l had never traveled 27 00:02:15,539 --> 00:02:17,059 beyond England's borders, 28 00:02:17,299 --> 00:02:19,259 l was now the Queen of Denmark. 29 00:02:19,419 --> 00:02:22,019 A new life. A new language.'' 30 00:02:22,179 --> 00:02:23,899 ''Good afternoon.'' 31 00:02:26,899 --> 00:02:29,619 ''Shall we go for a stroll in the park?'' 32 00:02:31,139 --> 00:02:33,619 ''l had prepared and longed 33 00:02:33,779 --> 00:02:36,099 for this day ever since l was a little girl.'' 34 00:02:41,219 --> 00:02:43,619 ''To be Queen of an exotic country 35 00:02:43,779 --> 00:02:46,939 and honor and love my husband unconditionally. 36 00:02:48,859 --> 00:02:51,539 Christian was said to be charming, 37 00:02:51,659 --> 00:02:54,259 interested in art and literature 38 00:02:54,419 --> 00:02:57,059 and even fond of acting. 39 00:02:57,219 --> 00:02:59,699 l could not imagine a more perfect husband.'' 40 00:03:38,379 --> 00:03:43,019 DENMARK 41 00:04:28,499 --> 00:04:30,219 Your Majesty. 42 00:04:30,379 --> 00:04:32,979 l am Louise von Plessen, your new lady-in-waiting. 43 00:04:33,139 --> 00:04:35,699 And this is Reventlow, His Majesty's private tutor. 44 00:04:35,859 --> 00:04:38,419 Welcome, Your Majesty. 45 00:04:39,579 --> 00:04:41,699 Would you like to meet the King? 46 00:05:49,819 --> 00:05:51,899 Your Majesty. 47 00:07:31,699 --> 00:07:34,339 Gourmand! There you are, old boy! 48 00:07:34,499 --> 00:07:37,459 There you are! Did you miss Daddy? Did you miss Daddy? 49 00:08:00,299 --> 00:08:02,659 Your Royal Highness, please concentrate. 50 00:08:04,459 --> 00:08:08,019 Why? l will never have any use for it. 51 00:08:26,219 --> 00:08:28,099 When will l see Christian again? 52 00:08:28,259 --> 00:08:30,579 His Majesty will attend tonight's banquet. 53 00:08:30,819 --> 00:08:32,819 Do you know where my books are? 54 00:08:32,979 --> 00:08:35,779 The court is reviewing them at the moment. 55 00:08:35,939 --> 00:08:37,779 Some of them will likely be shipped back to England. 56 00:08:40,379 --> 00:08:41,739 Why? 57 00:08:41,899 --> 00:08:45,179 As l understand it, a great deal of your books are under Danish censorship. 58 00:08:48,219 --> 00:08:49,979 l apologize. 59 00:08:51,899 --> 00:08:53,619 - l didn't know. - That's quite all right. 60 00:08:53,819 --> 00:08:56,299 We will find something else for you to read. 61 00:09:03,819 --> 00:09:05,099 Minister Bernstorff. 62 00:09:05,259 --> 00:09:07,459 He has absolute power in the castle. 63 00:09:07,579 --> 00:09:09,419 Minister Warberg. 64 00:09:09,579 --> 00:09:11,859 Stay far away from him, if you can. 65 00:09:12,059 --> 00:09:13,659 He has a very distinct odor. 66 00:09:28,179 --> 00:09:30,459 That must be the King's stepmother. 67 00:09:30,619 --> 00:09:32,619 Queen Dowager Juliane Marie. 68 00:09:32,779 --> 00:09:35,739 And the Majesty's half-brother, the heir presumptive. 69 00:09:35,899 --> 00:09:39,299 Neither she nor her son are popular with the people. 70 00:09:39,419 --> 00:09:40,819 Why not? 71 00:09:42,659 --> 00:09:46,459 His Majesty doesn't regard them as part of the family. 72 00:09:46,659 --> 00:09:50,459 The Danish people have always had a sixth sense about these things. 73 00:10:08,659 --> 00:10:10,979 You were so far away. 74 00:10:14,059 --> 00:10:16,339 You have a flair for drama, my dear Queen. 75 00:10:18,339 --> 00:10:21,219 Will you come to my chambers after tonight's program? 76 00:10:35,619 --> 00:10:37,859 ''Come, let's away to prison. 77 00:10:38,019 --> 00:10:40,139 We two alone will sing 78 00:10:40,299 --> 00:10:42,539 like birds in a cage.'' 79 00:11:18,139 --> 00:11:19,899 She's enchanting. 80 00:11:21,179 --> 00:11:22,819 And so talented. 81 00:11:22,979 --> 00:11:25,019 Yes. Thank you. 82 00:11:25,179 --> 00:11:27,939 The nobility is captivated by her. 83 00:11:28,099 --> 00:11:30,539 They seem to think she's sorely needed. 84 00:11:30,699 --> 00:11:32,339 Really? Why? 85 00:11:32,499 --> 00:11:34,579 Many of them are saying 86 00:11:34,699 --> 00:11:37,619 she is just what Denmark needs. 87 00:11:37,779 --> 00:11:41,259 A true artistic soul on the throne. 88 00:12:03,659 --> 00:12:05,779 Thank you, that is quite enough! 89 00:12:09,939 --> 00:12:11,339 What? 90 00:12:12,339 --> 00:12:13,779 What? 91 00:12:13,939 --> 00:12:15,739 That insufferable noise is giving me a headache! 92 00:12:15,899 --> 00:12:18,419 l can't stand listening to it! Clang, clang, clang! 93 00:12:20,299 --> 00:12:22,059 Come on. 94 00:12:22,219 --> 00:12:25,139 Move your fat little thighs and have a seat. 95 00:12:26,659 --> 00:12:28,019 Go on! 96 00:12:53,379 --> 00:12:56,739 The King is here to visit the Queen as per agreement. 97 00:12:56,899 --> 00:12:58,659 lt'll be fine. 98 00:13:20,419 --> 00:13:22,299 Yes. 99 00:13:47,379 --> 00:13:49,139 Yes. 100 00:13:55,499 --> 00:13:57,379 Yes. 101 00:14:28,699 --> 00:14:29,659 l'm sorry. 102 00:14:40,339 --> 00:14:42,379 Don't steal my light. 103 00:14:46,419 --> 00:14:48,259 What do you mean? 104 00:14:51,419 --> 00:14:53,339 Take off your clothes and lie down. 105 00:15:21,059 --> 00:15:23,579 ''Oh, how l have sweated and slaved 106 00:15:23,739 --> 00:15:28,579 and yet nothing accomplished.'' 107 00:15:28,739 --> 00:15:30,659 ''l wish l'd had the strength 108 00:15:30,819 --> 00:15:33,059 to forgive Christian's behavior.'' 109 00:15:33,219 --> 00:15:35,619 - ''Someone to...'' - ''Someone to spare Man 110 00:15:35,739 --> 00:15:37,219 the fear of God. 111 00:15:38,979 --> 00:15:40,579 Such a...'' 112 00:15:40,739 --> 00:15:42,659 ''But l was far too young 113 00:15:42,859 --> 00:15:44,259 to understand how sick and tormented he was.'' 114 00:15:46,339 --> 00:15:47,939 ''All l could think about 115 00:15:48,099 --> 00:15:51,299 was that l had to spend the rest of my life with him.'' 116 00:15:55,939 --> 00:15:57,379 ''l began hating him for it.'' 117 00:16:05,859 --> 00:16:09,019 ''ln the eyes of the Court, l was soon blessed. 118 00:16:09,179 --> 00:16:11,299 You were on your way, Frederik.'' 119 00:16:13,979 --> 00:16:16,659 His Majesty wishes to visit the Queen's chambers. 120 00:16:16,819 --> 00:16:19,099 l'm sorry, we've just begun another game of chess. 121 00:16:21,019 --> 00:16:23,939 This happens several times a week now. What is she thinking? 122 00:16:24,139 --> 00:16:26,939 ''Having fulfilled my main obligation as queen, 123 00:16:27,099 --> 00:16:30,059 l saw no reason to maintain the facade. 124 00:16:31,779 --> 00:16:34,179 l would pay dearly for that.'' 125 00:16:39,819 --> 00:16:40,899 Christian, stop! 126 00:16:41,059 --> 00:16:42,699 l never want to see your ugly face again! 127 00:16:44,059 --> 00:16:46,499 You're fired, cow! 128 00:17:08,459 --> 00:17:10,579 There there. Relax. 129 00:17:10,739 --> 00:17:13,859 A true queen delivers in silence and with dignity. 130 00:17:26,339 --> 00:17:28,259 Shh. 131 00:17:31,579 --> 00:17:33,619 He has stomach pains. 132 00:17:36,379 --> 00:17:39,139 l'm planning a tour of Europe. 133 00:17:39,299 --> 00:17:42,299 l'll be gone for at least a year, perhaps two. 134 00:17:42,459 --> 00:17:45,019 Do you think it matters to me whether you're here or not? 135 00:17:49,659 --> 00:17:51,739 ''This was my life. 136 00:17:51,899 --> 00:17:53,499 My fate. 137 00:17:54,659 --> 00:17:56,899 l had resigned myself to it. 138 00:17:57,979 --> 00:17:59,379 Or rather... 139 00:17:59,539 --> 00:18:02,259 it could have been my life.'' 140 00:18:03,899 --> 00:18:07,379 ALTONA, A DANlSH COLONY lN GERMANY 1768 141 00:18:07,539 --> 00:18:09,939 Pardon me, do you know where l can find the hospital? 142 00:18:11,939 --> 00:18:13,779 Thanks a lot. 143 00:18:20,299 --> 00:18:22,899 Excuse me, is Dr. Struensee here? 144 00:18:26,979 --> 00:18:29,099 Johann Struensee? 145 00:18:29,259 --> 00:18:31,299 - Who's asking? - l come from the estate 146 00:18:31,459 --> 00:18:33,379 of Count Rantzau with a message from the Count who requests 147 00:18:33,539 --> 00:18:35,939 that you attend to him immediately. 148 00:18:36,899 --> 00:18:38,179 Count Rantzau? 149 00:18:38,339 --> 00:18:39,779 Are you sure you have the right Struensee? 150 00:18:39,939 --> 00:18:42,179 He said that l am not to return without you. 151 00:18:42,339 --> 00:18:45,379 A count is calling. Better get going. 152 00:18:45,539 --> 00:18:47,779 What do you think? 153 00:18:47,939 --> 00:18:50,539 Should l abandon my bleeding patient for some count? 154 00:18:50,659 --> 00:18:52,019 Maybe he will pay you. 155 00:18:52,179 --> 00:18:54,579 That's more than you can say about anyone here. 156 00:18:56,099 --> 00:18:57,859 So what the hell is wrong with it? 157 00:18:58,019 --> 00:19:00,259 lf you could hold it for a second? 158 00:19:08,939 --> 00:19:11,299 You're a bit of a mystery, Struensee. 159 00:19:12,899 --> 00:19:14,179 Your father is one of Germany's 160 00:19:14,339 --> 00:19:16,899 most conservative priests 161 00:19:17,059 --> 00:19:20,899 and yet you insist on publishing provocative praises 162 00:19:21,059 --> 00:19:24,099 to the revolutionary French freethinkers. 163 00:19:24,259 --> 00:19:26,819 lf you hadn't written them anonymously, 164 00:19:26,979 --> 00:19:28,579 you'd be in prison. 165 00:19:34,499 --> 00:19:37,739 Well written. Quite Voltaire-inspired. 166 00:19:38,979 --> 00:19:41,219 Don't worry. We won't harm you. 167 00:19:43,819 --> 00:19:46,219 You suffer from ordinary wear and tear. 168 00:19:47,339 --> 00:19:49,059 But l'm sure the young ladies 169 00:19:49,219 --> 00:19:51,299 of your circle are quite content. 170 00:19:51,459 --> 00:19:53,539 - Christ. - l like him. 171 00:19:53,699 --> 00:19:55,539 Am l done here? 172 00:19:55,699 --> 00:19:58,179 Struensee, how would you like a new position? 173 00:19:59,619 --> 00:20:01,379 What position is that? 174 00:20:01,539 --> 00:20:03,139 The King's personal physician. 175 00:20:06,539 --> 00:20:08,299 Believe it or not, Brandt and l were 176 00:20:08,459 --> 00:20:10,979 at the very top of the Danish Court. 177 00:20:11,139 --> 00:20:12,779 High enough to be permitted 178 00:20:12,939 --> 00:20:16,899 to sniff the chaste minister wives between the legs. 179 00:20:17,059 --> 00:20:19,019 When King Frederik died, 180 00:20:19,219 --> 00:20:21,819 Bernstorff removed the ones he didn't like. 181 00:20:21,979 --> 00:20:24,419 So here we are in the world's asshole. 182 00:20:24,579 --> 00:20:25,739 Sorry about that. 183 00:20:26,739 --> 00:20:28,339 We miss life at Court. 184 00:20:30,779 --> 00:20:32,419 The King is in Hamburg right now 185 00:20:32,579 --> 00:20:35,539 on his grand tour of Europe. 186 00:20:36,659 --> 00:20:38,059 But they're stuck. 187 00:20:38,219 --> 00:20:40,139 He's too ill to continue. 188 00:20:41,619 --> 00:20:43,179 What's wrong with him? 189 00:20:48,659 --> 00:20:50,499 The Court has had the brilliant idea 190 00:20:50,619 --> 00:20:52,939 of hiring a personal physician 191 00:20:53,099 --> 00:20:56,099 to take care of the King on the rest of his journey. 192 00:20:59,579 --> 00:21:01,259 So we want to try to get your name 193 00:21:01,459 --> 00:21:04,579 onto the list of candidates summoned for an interview. 194 00:21:06,499 --> 00:21:08,739 You'd definitely need a new suit. 195 00:21:10,179 --> 00:21:12,419 They would never let me near the King. 196 00:21:12,579 --> 00:21:14,019 Why not? 197 00:21:14,139 --> 00:21:16,539 Because l'm an ordinary small-town doctor. 198 00:21:16,699 --> 00:21:19,459 And you apparently didn't have much trouble uncovering 199 00:21:19,619 --> 00:21:22,179 that l'm a man of the Enlightenment. - So are we, damn it! 200 00:21:22,339 --> 00:21:24,139 l am. Rantzau just thinks he is. 201 00:21:24,299 --> 00:21:26,299 You don't run around Court blabbering about it. 202 00:21:26,459 --> 00:21:28,739 Just keep mentioning your father the priest. 203 00:21:28,899 --> 00:21:30,859 The Court loves that crap. 204 00:21:33,499 --> 00:21:35,619 And if l actually got the position, which is highly unlikely, 205 00:21:35,779 --> 00:21:37,859 but just for the sake of argument, let's say l got it, what then? 206 00:21:38,019 --> 00:21:41,099 Then you use your position to get Brandt and me back into the inner circle. 207 00:21:48,939 --> 00:21:51,939 And what does a personal physician do? 208 00:21:52,099 --> 00:21:54,059 Blow the King's nose or...? 209 00:21:54,299 --> 00:21:56,459 Who cares? Lick his feet, wipe his ass. 210 00:21:56,619 --> 00:21:58,059 We're talking about the King. 211 00:22:53,259 --> 00:22:55,379 No! No! 212 00:22:55,539 --> 00:22:57,979 l don't want to! 213 00:23:05,539 --> 00:23:07,699 Johann Struensee? 214 00:23:14,459 --> 00:23:16,219 You may have heard 215 00:23:16,379 --> 00:23:18,779 that the King has certain... moods. 216 00:23:18,899 --> 00:23:20,739 Only rumors. Do you have a theory? 217 00:23:20,899 --> 00:23:22,979 He's been difficult since childhood. 218 00:23:23,139 --> 00:23:26,339 But l think most of his problems stem 219 00:23:26,499 --> 00:23:28,739 from excessive masturbation. 220 00:23:30,619 --> 00:23:32,579 You may enter. 221 00:23:46,619 --> 00:23:50,259 - Your Majesty, my name is-- - l don't need a doctor. 222 00:23:53,779 --> 00:23:56,339 The Court thinks you need a doctor. 223 00:23:59,139 --> 00:24:01,379 Do you have any idea why? 224 00:24:03,139 --> 00:24:05,219 l like to drink. 225 00:24:05,379 --> 00:24:08,139 l like hookers with big breasts, 226 00:24:08,259 --> 00:24:10,579 and l like fighting. 227 00:24:12,939 --> 00:24:14,779 What's wrong with that? 228 00:24:15,939 --> 00:24:18,139 l am King! 229 00:24:33,579 --> 00:24:36,899 What if you weren't King? What would make you happy? 230 00:24:41,979 --> 00:24:45,499 ''To sleep, perchance to dream.'' 231 00:24:49,579 --> 00:24:52,379 ''Often expectation fails and most often there, 232 00:24:52,459 --> 00:24:53,899 where most it promises.'' 233 00:25:00,419 --> 00:25:04,179 ''All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players.'' 234 00:25:07,339 --> 00:25:10,459 ''They have their exits and their entrances 235 00:25:11,779 --> 00:25:13,819 and one man in his time plays many parts.'' 236 00:25:17,939 --> 00:25:20,019 ''What a piece of work is a man.'' 237 00:25:21,419 --> 00:25:22,859 ''There's something rotten in the...'' 238 00:25:23,019 --> 00:25:25,019 No! l don't like that one. l don't like it. 239 00:25:25,179 --> 00:25:27,659 Pick another. Come! 240 00:25:27,819 --> 00:25:29,979 Umm... 241 00:25:30,939 --> 00:25:32,779 A horse... 242 00:25:32,899 --> 00:25:35,819 ''My kingdom for a horse.'' 243 00:25:36,019 --> 00:25:38,059 ''The web of our life is of a mingled yarn, good and ill together.'' 244 00:25:38,219 --> 00:25:39,739 - Your turn! - Yes. 245 00:25:45,099 --> 00:25:49,259 COPENHAGEN, 1769 246 00:25:51,059 --> 00:25:52,299 Your Majesty, 247 00:25:52,499 --> 00:25:54,819 there seems to be a slight confusion 248 00:25:54,979 --> 00:25:56,779 about when and where the French tenor will sing. 249 00:25:56,939 --> 00:25:59,179 ln the dining hall, following dessert. 250 00:25:59,339 --> 00:26:02,659 - But wait until the tables are cleared. - Very well. 251 00:26:02,819 --> 00:26:04,419 ls everyone ready by the main stairs? 252 00:26:04,579 --> 00:26:06,219 Everyone will be ready shortly, Your Majesty. 253 00:26:06,379 --> 00:26:08,179 Then we'll call upon you and the senior ministers. 254 00:26:08,339 --> 00:26:11,499 - Fine. - That was all, Your Majesty. 255 00:26:11,659 --> 00:26:13,299 Lord Chamberlain. 256 00:26:15,499 --> 00:26:17,899 - Did you remember Gourmand? - The dog. 257 00:26:18,059 --> 00:26:19,659 Of course, Your Majesty. 258 00:26:19,779 --> 00:26:21,459 And thank you. 259 00:26:53,739 --> 00:26:55,139 Your Majesty. 260 00:26:58,019 --> 00:26:59,179 Where are the people? 261 00:27:03,059 --> 00:27:05,779 ls there no one to cheer the return of the King? 262 00:27:05,939 --> 00:27:09,499 We thought Your Majesty would be tired from the long journey. 263 00:27:09,659 --> 00:27:12,659 l want to be greeted by my people. Get them. 264 00:27:14,659 --> 00:27:18,419 Get the people here now! Otherwise l'll jump in the canal. 265 00:27:20,539 --> 00:27:22,499 Do you hear me? l'll jump in the canal! 266 00:27:22,659 --> 00:27:23,979 A splendid idea, Your Majesty. 267 00:27:24,059 --> 00:27:26,259 A nice swim in the canal would do you good. 268 00:27:26,419 --> 00:27:28,219 Aha. 269 00:27:29,379 --> 00:27:31,979 You really think so? 270 00:27:32,179 --> 00:27:35,059 Absolutely. Shall we? 271 00:27:36,539 --> 00:27:39,579 A little later, perhaps. Come. 272 00:27:43,539 --> 00:27:46,179 Can you believe that His Majesty has terminated Reventlow? 273 00:27:46,339 --> 00:27:50,099 His old tutor who's been watching over him since he was a child. 274 00:27:50,259 --> 00:27:52,539 l think the new physician is a bad influence. 275 00:27:52,699 --> 00:27:54,459 He is said to be an amoral libertine, 276 00:27:54,619 --> 00:27:57,259 who drags His Majesty to whore... 277 00:28:00,059 --> 00:28:02,419 Are you not spending the evening with the King? 278 00:28:03,419 --> 00:28:06,059 He is giving Dr. Struensee a tour of the castle. 279 00:28:16,819 --> 00:28:19,059 Struensee! You follow politics, right? 280 00:28:19,259 --> 00:28:21,739 - lt happens. - You must join me in the council today, 281 00:28:21,899 --> 00:28:23,539 or l shall be terribly bored. 282 00:28:26,939 --> 00:28:31,019 To me it seems like a rather harmless satire, Mr. Guldberg. 283 00:28:31,179 --> 00:28:35,339 To call satire that mocks the nobility ''harmless'' is unfortunate. 284 00:28:35,539 --> 00:28:36,979 What is next? The Court? 285 00:28:37,139 --> 00:28:39,099 The King? The Church? 286 00:28:39,259 --> 00:28:42,059 l am not inclined to put anyone in prison for a poem 287 00:28:42,219 --> 00:28:44,939 about the size of a nobleman's derrière. 288 00:28:45,099 --> 00:28:49,659 A fine and a year's ban on publishing will suffice. 289 00:28:55,979 --> 00:28:59,859 He has spent his appanage for the entire year in only four months. 290 00:28:59,979 --> 00:29:02,259 He will not leave us alone until we respond. 291 00:29:04,499 --> 00:29:06,779 As the letter shows, she was quite pleased 292 00:29:06,939 --> 00:29:10,779 and asked us to give the Russian delegate a token of our appreciation. 293 00:29:11,019 --> 00:29:15,099 ...extensive acreage which is a forest area... 294 00:29:15,259 --> 00:29:17,979 lf we don't, the people may... 295 00:29:18,139 --> 00:29:21,659 ...cannot allow primitive pirates to humiliate our fleet. 296 00:29:23,099 --> 00:29:26,219 - ...15 per tonnage. - What is it? 297 00:29:26,419 --> 00:29:28,699 That would require a lengthy explanation, Your Majesty. 298 00:29:28,859 --> 00:29:32,219 - Just sign it. - ...agricultural reform is... 299 00:29:32,379 --> 00:29:34,259 ...strikers to be thrown in... 300 00:29:34,419 --> 00:29:37,459 ...and our naval officers. 301 00:29:37,619 --> 00:29:39,339 We have reached a decision. 302 00:29:46,859 --> 00:29:49,419 They all think l'm crazy. 303 00:29:53,259 --> 00:29:55,579 Hi. 304 00:29:58,139 --> 00:30:01,819 What the hell is going on? Why haven't we heard from you? 305 00:30:01,979 --> 00:30:04,539 lt's good to see you too, Rantzau. Brandt. 306 00:30:04,739 --> 00:30:08,019 Oh? So, now we use first names? What the hell are we doing here? 307 00:30:08,179 --> 00:30:10,659 Aren't we good enough for Court? - Come on in. l have an acquaintance 308 00:30:10,819 --> 00:30:11,859 you should meet. - Come on. 309 00:30:18,819 --> 00:30:22,259 Rantzau! Brandt! 310 00:30:25,659 --> 00:30:29,339 - Your Majesty. - l missed you. Welcome home. 311 00:30:47,259 --> 00:30:50,059 Why does Copenhagen always reek of shit? 312 00:30:50,219 --> 00:30:51,739 Shit shit shit. l have the smell of shit 313 00:30:51,939 --> 00:30:54,059 in my nose, shit on my shoes. 314 00:30:54,219 --> 00:30:57,339 l am the King of Shitty Town. 315 00:30:57,499 --> 00:30:59,539 Your Majesty, 316 00:30:59,739 --> 00:31:01,299 come have a drink with us. 317 00:31:01,459 --> 00:31:03,659 Do you find it appropriate to get drunk at whorehouses 318 00:31:03,819 --> 00:31:05,619 and act up every night? 319 00:31:05,739 --> 00:31:07,779 For everyone to see. 320 00:31:09,419 --> 00:31:11,339 Your Majesty, l'm sure the people don't... 321 00:31:11,459 --> 00:31:14,139 l'm not interested in your opinion, Dr. Struensee. 322 00:31:14,299 --> 00:31:15,819 Christian? 323 00:31:18,699 --> 00:31:20,459 l apologize, Mother. 324 00:31:31,779 --> 00:31:35,939 Why did l have to end up with that boring cow? 325 00:31:36,099 --> 00:31:37,659 The world is full of princesses, 326 00:31:37,819 --> 00:31:39,939 and l get one who's always grumpy. 327 00:31:41,219 --> 00:31:42,499 When she's not playing Queen, 328 00:31:42,739 --> 00:31:44,179 she's in her room sleeping. 329 00:31:45,139 --> 00:31:47,059 Have you considered that she might be ill? 330 00:31:48,659 --> 00:31:51,059 Of course! She must be ill. 331 00:31:51,219 --> 00:31:52,859 No one can be that boring. 332 00:31:53,019 --> 00:31:54,739 Yes! You must attend to her, Struensee. 333 00:31:54,899 --> 00:31:57,339 l don't think the Queen likes me. 334 00:31:57,499 --> 00:31:58,819 But l'm sure one of your Court doctors... 335 00:31:59,059 --> 00:32:00,059 The Court doctors? No no no no. 336 00:32:00,219 --> 00:32:01,979 lt has to be you. Make her fun. 337 00:32:02,139 --> 00:32:04,219 l want a fun queen. 338 00:32:05,459 --> 00:32:07,139 l'll send her to your chambers. 339 00:32:16,739 --> 00:32:19,099 l cannot find anything wrong, Your Majesty. 340 00:32:19,259 --> 00:32:21,139 l could have told you that. 341 00:32:21,299 --> 00:32:23,419 lt is your spirits that are the problem. 342 00:32:24,539 --> 00:32:27,219 - Pardon? - Your mood. 343 00:32:27,379 --> 00:32:30,899 You're in a bad mood. Do you get enough fresh air? 344 00:32:34,019 --> 00:32:36,419 And what about hobbies? 345 00:32:36,579 --> 00:32:39,059 l hear you're an accomplished pianist. 346 00:32:39,219 --> 00:32:41,099 You heard wrong. 347 00:32:42,899 --> 00:32:45,339 - Are we done? - l will recommend to the Court 348 00:32:45,499 --> 00:32:47,379 that we move to the summer residence. 349 00:32:55,939 --> 00:32:57,979 With your approval, of course. 350 00:33:04,499 --> 00:33:06,339 Rousseau. 351 00:33:12,339 --> 00:33:14,419 ''Man is born free, 352 00:33:14,579 --> 00:33:17,019 and everywhere he is in shackles.'' 353 00:33:23,779 --> 00:33:26,219 Would you mind if l borrowed this? 354 00:33:39,059 --> 00:33:42,299 HOLSTElN, GERMANY 355 00:33:56,179 --> 00:33:58,379 The loser gets thrown in the water! 356 00:34:00,219 --> 00:34:01,339 No! 357 00:34:03,739 --> 00:34:05,499 Yes! 358 00:34:05,659 --> 00:34:07,499 King Christian Vll, ladies and gentlemen. 359 00:34:26,379 --> 00:34:29,459 l hear there's a smallpox epidemic coming in Copenhagen. 360 00:34:29,619 --> 00:34:31,979 - What do you say, Struensee? - Yes, l heard about it. 361 00:34:32,139 --> 00:34:34,059 Let's hope it's a small one. 362 00:34:47,099 --> 00:34:50,019 Have you set out to charm all of our nobility, Struensee? 363 00:34:50,179 --> 00:34:52,259 Perhaps we should acquire more? 364 00:35:01,219 --> 00:35:03,419 You have an interesting book collection. 365 00:35:04,739 --> 00:35:06,539 One day you have to tell me how you managed 366 00:35:06,699 --> 00:35:08,459 to smuggle it into the castle. 367 00:35:15,499 --> 00:35:17,659 Do you ride, Your Majesty? 368 00:35:19,459 --> 00:35:21,499 Not if l can help it. 369 00:35:23,419 --> 00:35:26,139 lt feels so... clumsy. 370 00:35:26,219 --> 00:35:27,899 That is because you use side-saddle. 371 00:36:44,419 --> 00:36:46,459 As your new physician, l'd rather not be responsible 372 00:36:46,619 --> 00:36:49,219 for you falling ill, Your Highness. 373 00:36:49,379 --> 00:36:50,979 Shh. 374 00:36:53,339 --> 00:36:55,459 lt reminds me of England. 375 00:37:37,459 --> 00:37:39,899 Locke and Voltaire are excellent, 376 00:37:40,059 --> 00:37:41,899 but some of the Enlightenment's ideas 377 00:37:42,059 --> 00:37:44,499 are a bit extreme, don't you think? 378 00:37:46,019 --> 00:37:48,339 Rousseau's notion of abandoning civilization 379 00:37:48,539 --> 00:37:50,219 and living in trees. 380 00:37:50,419 --> 00:37:52,539 He knows it's not actually possible. 381 00:37:52,699 --> 00:37:54,179 But still. 382 00:37:54,379 --> 00:37:55,939 l think he has a point in stating 383 00:37:56,099 --> 00:37:57,619 that the way in which we have structured society 384 00:37:57,779 --> 00:37:59,739 makes it difficult for people to live their lives. 385 00:37:59,899 --> 00:38:03,299 - How so? - Religion. Marriage. 386 00:38:03,459 --> 00:38:05,739 Anything that takes away our personal freedom. 387 00:38:05,899 --> 00:38:09,859 Don't have children, Struensee. 388 00:38:11,019 --> 00:38:12,979 l hadn't planned to. 389 00:38:14,099 --> 00:38:17,019 So what do you want? 390 00:38:18,899 --> 00:38:20,659 l want to travel the world, Your Majesty, 391 00:38:20,819 --> 00:38:23,859 and see places you only read about. 392 00:38:26,659 --> 00:38:28,499 That sounds like a good life. 393 00:38:35,939 --> 00:38:39,579 - What is that? - A wooden horse. 394 00:38:44,779 --> 00:38:46,819 Don't be afraid. 395 00:38:48,179 --> 00:38:49,339 Don't... 396 00:38:56,619 --> 00:38:59,579 - ls he dead? - Yes. 397 00:39:05,979 --> 00:39:09,619 He was punished by his master. 398 00:39:15,259 --> 00:39:17,379 Why was this done to him? 399 00:39:21,419 --> 00:39:23,499 Why? 400 00:39:23,659 --> 00:39:25,499 l suppose he stole something, 401 00:39:25,659 --> 00:39:27,419 was in the wrong place. l don't know. 402 00:39:27,579 --> 00:39:31,179 But someone thought he should be tortured to death for it. 403 00:39:36,459 --> 00:39:38,419 There's nothing we can do. 404 00:39:39,899 --> 00:39:42,459 Half the Court owns estates in this area. 405 00:39:42,619 --> 00:39:45,899 These peasants probably belong to someone we know. 406 00:40:08,219 --> 00:40:10,939 Brandt, do you know where Struensee is? 407 00:40:11,099 --> 00:40:12,819 Yes, he returned to Copenhagen. 408 00:40:12,979 --> 00:40:15,459 Something about a smallpox epidemic. 409 00:40:21,419 --> 00:40:22,539 l don't know what to do. 410 00:40:22,699 --> 00:40:23,739 COPENHAGEN, 1769 411 00:40:23,899 --> 00:40:25,179 We don't have room for any more in there. 412 00:40:27,499 --> 00:40:30,619 - How many dead? - Almost 20 today. 413 00:40:50,859 --> 00:40:53,819 Who's he? l've seen him before. 414 00:40:53,979 --> 00:40:56,619 He's a servant at the castle, Doctor. 415 00:40:59,259 --> 00:41:01,699 You're out of your mind, Struensee. 416 00:41:01,819 --> 00:41:04,859 lt's one thing to perform your dubious experiments on the people, 417 00:41:05,019 --> 00:41:07,259 but now you want to risk the Crown Prince's life? 418 00:41:08,899 --> 00:41:10,619 On the contrary. l am trying to safeguard his life. 419 00:41:10,779 --> 00:41:14,259 What is he even doing out there? 420 00:41:14,419 --> 00:41:17,659 His Majesty's personal physician has no business roaming city hospitals. 421 00:41:17,819 --> 00:41:21,579 More than 700 people have died in the last few months, 422 00:41:21,739 --> 00:41:23,219 most of them children. 423 00:41:23,379 --> 00:41:26,539 And today the epidemic crossed the canals 424 00:41:26,699 --> 00:41:28,819 and reached Christiansborg. 425 00:41:28,979 --> 00:41:31,819 Have you previously tested this inoculation? 426 00:41:31,939 --> 00:41:33,819 Yes. On myself as well. 427 00:41:33,979 --> 00:41:35,819 What is the survival rate? 428 00:41:37,139 --> 00:41:39,499 Well, there's always some risk... 429 00:41:39,659 --> 00:41:42,699 - ''Some risk''! - But if it goes well, 430 00:41:42,859 --> 00:41:45,419 and l'm confident that it will, he will be immune. 431 00:41:45,619 --> 00:41:48,979 The Crown Prince is the heir to the Danish throne! 432 00:41:49,139 --> 00:41:52,379 - He's protected by God! - A smallpox epidemic is not picky. 433 00:41:52,499 --> 00:41:55,859 lt kills both kings and queens. As you very well know. 434 00:41:58,299 --> 00:41:59,859 Your Majesty? 435 00:42:37,499 --> 00:42:39,259 Mother, can we please leave? 436 00:42:43,099 --> 00:42:44,699 Now we wait. 437 00:42:45,939 --> 00:42:47,739 Dear Struensee, come sit with us. 438 00:43:23,059 --> 00:43:27,539 The inoculation was a success. 439 00:43:27,699 --> 00:43:29,899 Thank you, dear God. 440 00:43:30,019 --> 00:43:32,379 God has nothing to do with this. 441 00:43:36,779 --> 00:43:38,899 How many lives could your method save? 442 00:43:39,059 --> 00:43:42,259 Most of them, if it's done right. 443 00:43:43,579 --> 00:43:45,259 Then what are we waiting for? 444 00:43:47,939 --> 00:43:50,019 - Are you mocking me? - No. On the contrary. 445 00:43:50,179 --> 00:43:51,739 But l'm not the one to ask. 446 00:43:53,859 --> 00:43:56,779 And then we have Her Highness' proposal 447 00:43:56,939 --> 00:43:59,979 that the Court administers an extensive smallpox 448 00:44:00,139 --> 00:44:02,299 inoculation at the city's hospitals. 449 00:44:02,459 --> 00:44:05,539 We looked into it, but the expense... 450 00:44:05,699 --> 00:44:07,179 Thank you, that's fine. 451 00:44:07,339 --> 00:44:09,179 We have enough expenses as it is. 452 00:44:09,339 --> 00:44:11,379 lnform Her Majesty that her proposal 453 00:44:11,579 --> 00:44:14,219 will be considered at a later date. 454 00:44:26,739 --> 00:44:30,139 - What's this? - Your Majesty? 455 00:44:48,219 --> 00:44:52,059 THE FREE PEOPLE 456 00:44:55,979 --> 00:44:57,579 ''Anonymous.'' 457 00:44:57,739 --> 00:44:59,419 THE RATlONALlST'S LlGHT 458 00:45:06,139 --> 00:45:07,579 ''J.S.'' 459 00:46:25,699 --> 00:46:27,579 - Rantzau. - Your Majesty. 460 00:46:27,739 --> 00:46:30,939 Allow me to introduce Madame Sophie Livernet. 461 00:46:31,059 --> 00:46:33,979 Your Majesty, it's an honor to meet you. 462 00:46:34,139 --> 00:46:35,859 The light of my life. 463 00:46:38,419 --> 00:46:41,619 Have you noticed that he swears half as much when he's with her? 464 00:46:41,779 --> 00:46:44,659 She's only after his money, you know. 465 00:46:44,819 --> 00:46:47,539 Her family just lost their entire fortune. 466 00:46:47,699 --> 00:46:50,059 As long as he's happy. 467 00:46:50,219 --> 00:46:52,859 Yes, men have an odd ability to ignore reason 468 00:46:53,019 --> 00:46:54,939 when it comes to beautiful young women. 469 00:46:56,939 --> 00:46:59,099 ''Le Morte d'Arthur.'' Have you read it? 470 00:46:59,219 --> 00:47:02,739 - Thomas Malory. - l've heard of it. 471 00:47:02,819 --> 00:47:04,899 King Arthur's knight, Sir Lancelot, 472 00:47:05,059 --> 00:47:07,059 has an affair with Queen Guinevere. 473 00:47:07,259 --> 00:47:09,819 The king finds out, orders them both killed, 474 00:47:09,979 --> 00:47:11,739 and the kingdom falls apart. 475 00:47:16,659 --> 00:47:18,459 You're a fool. 476 00:47:20,659 --> 00:47:22,459 l like you a lot. 477 00:47:22,619 --> 00:47:25,979 l don't want to mourn by your severed head. 478 00:47:50,019 --> 00:47:53,179 - Your Majesty. - No. Don't get up. 479 00:47:57,339 --> 00:48:00,539 l managed to slip away from the ministers' wives. 480 00:48:00,699 --> 00:48:02,779 Years of practice. 481 00:48:12,499 --> 00:48:15,259 Do you think we'll ever be free? 482 00:48:17,139 --> 00:48:19,219 The people, l mean. 483 00:48:19,379 --> 00:48:21,499 Mankind. 484 00:48:25,939 --> 00:48:29,939 Will your treasured Enlightenment free us 485 00:48:30,019 --> 00:48:33,459 from stupidity and fear of divine punishment? 486 00:48:36,259 --> 00:48:39,099 l think so. Yes. 487 00:48:43,259 --> 00:48:46,299 Frederik's generation will be the standard bearer for a new dawn. 488 00:48:51,859 --> 00:48:53,859 So we should lie on our deathbeds 489 00:48:54,019 --> 00:48:58,419 and rejoice as the new dawn passes us by? 490 00:49:06,219 --> 00:49:09,739 All your fantastic ideas will remain on paper. 491 00:49:13,819 --> 00:49:16,899 At Court l have the authority of a mere maid. 492 00:49:20,819 --> 00:49:23,059 And my husband? 493 00:49:23,219 --> 00:49:25,419 He does have the authority. 494 00:49:28,819 --> 00:49:30,459 l don't think you realize 495 00:49:30,619 --> 00:49:32,939 how much influence you have on Christian. 496 00:49:36,179 --> 00:49:38,659 He trusts you unconditionally. 497 00:49:47,379 --> 00:49:49,699 What will you dress up as for the ball? 498 00:49:49,859 --> 00:49:52,059 l'm going as a French court jester. 499 00:49:52,219 --> 00:49:54,699 l shall talk like this. 500 00:49:54,859 --> 00:49:58,379 Like a Frenchman. All night. 501 00:50:03,379 --> 00:50:04,779 Do you remember telling me 502 00:50:04,939 --> 00:50:06,939 that everyone at Court thinks you're crazy? 503 00:50:11,739 --> 00:50:13,179 That's funny. 504 00:50:13,339 --> 00:50:15,259 l don't think you are. 505 00:50:16,859 --> 00:50:20,219 l think some people are so sealed inside their fate 506 00:50:21,499 --> 00:50:24,219 that they hide deep within their mind. 507 00:50:29,979 --> 00:50:33,579 l think you could be an amazing king, Christian. 508 00:50:36,339 --> 00:50:38,699 l think you could make a real difference, 509 00:50:38,859 --> 00:50:40,859 if you dared use your power in the Council. 510 00:50:41,139 --> 00:50:43,859 l don't know about all that stuff. l can't. 511 00:50:44,099 --> 00:50:46,339 l'm sure you can. 512 00:50:47,379 --> 00:50:48,659 How? 513 00:50:48,819 --> 00:50:51,259 By doing what you love the most. 514 00:50:52,499 --> 00:50:54,659 Acting. 515 00:50:58,659 --> 00:51:00,299 Just like in the theater. 516 00:51:00,499 --> 00:51:03,459 With lines that have already been written. 517 00:51:06,499 --> 00:51:08,939 Acting? 518 00:51:14,899 --> 00:51:17,099 lf it were up to you, what would you change? 519 00:51:21,939 --> 00:51:24,979 Honored members of the Council. 520 00:51:30,419 --> 00:51:31,939 Umm... 521 00:51:32,139 --> 00:51:34,539 No longer shall refined noble noses 522 00:51:34,659 --> 00:51:37,539 be tainted with the city's stench. 523 00:51:37,699 --> 00:51:39,699 No longer shall the people suffocate 524 00:51:39,939 --> 00:51:42,379 in the reek of their own waste. 525 00:51:42,539 --> 00:51:46,659 - Your Majesty. - l... King Christian Vll, 526 00:51:46,819 --> 00:51:49,419 hereby declare war on shit. 527 00:51:49,619 --> 00:51:52,219 From tonight l want to triple the number 528 00:51:52,419 --> 00:51:53,899 of waste collectors on the streets. 529 00:51:54,059 --> 00:51:56,659 Where do you imagine the money should come from? 530 00:51:56,819 --> 00:51:58,859 l knew you would ask me that. 531 00:52:00,059 --> 00:52:01,859 The money will be acquired 532 00:52:02,019 --> 00:52:03,779 by making a minor cut in pensions 533 00:52:03,979 --> 00:52:06,619 for those who still have income from their estates 534 00:52:06,819 --> 00:52:10,619 and therefore do not need a pension. 535 00:52:15,019 --> 00:52:17,739 Fine, Your Majesty. More waste collectors. 536 00:52:22,499 --> 00:52:26,179 And...! And Gourmand will be appointed 537 00:52:26,299 --> 00:52:27,659 honorary member of the Council. 538 00:52:46,659 --> 00:52:48,619 Struensee! 539 00:53:06,339 --> 00:53:07,659 Your Majesty. 540 00:53:11,259 --> 00:53:13,179 You recognized me. 541 00:53:13,339 --> 00:53:15,019 l would recognize you blindfolded. 542 00:53:16,899 --> 00:53:19,019 But your costume is not very imaginative. 543 00:53:20,579 --> 00:53:23,579 No, l'm afraid l am not very good at masquerades. 544 00:53:26,179 --> 00:53:29,539 For me this is the one night when everyone can be themselves. 545 00:53:32,219 --> 00:53:36,779 But you never remove your mask. Do you? 546 00:53:42,859 --> 00:53:44,819 Your Majesty. 547 00:53:47,139 --> 00:53:49,499 Will you do me the honor? 548 00:54:20,939 --> 00:54:23,459 Thank you! 549 00:54:35,139 --> 00:54:36,539 Oh! 550 00:55:51,459 --> 00:55:53,139 Was that it? 551 00:55:55,979 --> 00:55:59,019 Am l really such a dull dance partner? 552 00:55:59,179 --> 00:56:02,019 l'm sure there are many waiting to take my place. 553 00:57:08,859 --> 00:57:10,499 Where have you been? 554 00:57:12,659 --> 00:57:14,179 Hello, Christian. 555 00:57:14,339 --> 00:57:17,539 - l had an idea. - What? 556 00:57:17,699 --> 00:57:22,139 How about empty carriages driving around the city 557 00:57:22,299 --> 00:57:25,219 picking up people who are too drunk to find their way home? 558 00:57:27,579 --> 00:57:30,299 Yes. Why not? 559 00:57:30,459 --> 00:57:31,979 Yes. 560 00:57:47,939 --> 00:57:50,699 Will you read to us tonight, Mother? 561 00:57:50,859 --> 00:57:53,299 No, l think l'll turn in early. 562 01:00:46,499 --> 01:00:48,259 ''l am not asking you 563 01:00:48,419 --> 01:00:50,499 to understand or forgive my actions, 564 01:00:50,659 --> 01:00:53,859 but for the first time in my life l was happy.'' 565 01:00:56,059 --> 01:00:58,339 ''Must the poor unwanted children 566 01:00:58,579 --> 01:01:00,739 be thrown in the gutter or killed?'' 567 01:01:02,819 --> 01:01:05,779 ''No, l say. There should be a...'' 568 01:01:05,939 --> 01:01:08,259 ''We thought we could have it all. 569 01:01:08,419 --> 01:01:10,499 We were naive.'' 570 01:01:10,659 --> 01:01:13,299 ''A home where mothers can...'' 571 01:01:13,459 --> 01:01:14,659 - Nice and easy. Don't repeat it. - Yes. 572 01:01:17,859 --> 01:01:19,299 And l just had another idea. 573 01:01:19,459 --> 01:01:22,459 l propose a law to the effect... 574 01:01:22,659 --> 01:01:25,699 ''For a while it felt like we could do something. 575 01:01:25,859 --> 01:01:27,779 Bring about change. 576 01:01:31,299 --> 01:01:34,179 Our little group of freethinkers grew. 577 01:01:34,339 --> 01:01:36,459 And so did our ideas.'' 578 01:01:36,579 --> 01:01:40,139 - lt's still the same... - But, Bernstorff, Bernstorff, l think 579 01:01:40,299 --> 01:01:42,019 we should pass the law about... - Shh shh shh. No... 580 01:01:42,179 --> 01:01:43,339 We talked about it. 581 01:01:43,499 --> 01:01:46,579 ''But ultimately the Council was too strong. 582 01:01:46,739 --> 01:01:49,259 And the harder it became, 583 01:01:49,459 --> 01:01:51,699 the more times he was rejected, 584 01:01:52,779 --> 01:01:55,459 the more despondent Christian became.'' 585 01:01:55,619 --> 01:01:59,339 l propose mandatory smallpox inoculations for the people. 586 01:01:59,499 --> 01:02:01,419 We've spoken about this. There is no money. 587 01:02:01,579 --> 01:02:03,779 Fine. 588 01:02:22,179 --> 01:02:24,139 All our ideas are rejected 589 01:02:24,299 --> 01:02:26,619 before Christian even opens his mouth. 590 01:02:35,019 --> 01:02:37,659 What if you had a seat in the Council? 591 01:02:41,579 --> 01:02:44,179 Christian is all alone. 592 01:02:46,019 --> 01:02:49,259 He needs someone to defend him. 593 01:02:49,419 --> 01:02:51,939 l would certainly be elected. Unanimously. 594 01:02:55,339 --> 01:02:57,059 l'm serious. 595 01:03:03,179 --> 01:03:05,979 lt would give us a chance against the wigs. 596 01:03:07,739 --> 01:03:09,219 lt's not as easy as proposing 597 01:03:09,379 --> 01:03:11,859 waste collectors and street lights. 598 01:03:12,059 --> 01:03:14,339 Bernstorff is getting old. 599 01:03:16,339 --> 01:03:19,579 The ministers aren't as loyal to him as they used to be. 600 01:03:33,419 --> 01:03:36,699 What are you doing, Dr. Struensee? 601 01:03:36,859 --> 01:03:38,619 l'm not doing anything. 602 01:03:41,219 --> 01:03:43,739 The King keeps proposing ideas for the Council. 603 01:03:43,899 --> 01:03:46,219 Smallpox inoculation, 604 01:03:46,379 --> 01:03:48,419 a home for unwanted children. 605 01:03:49,699 --> 01:03:51,979 Practically rewarding women for lechery. 606 01:03:52,139 --> 01:03:54,339 Repulsive. 607 01:03:55,939 --> 01:03:58,219 l'm worried about the nature of his proposals-- 608 01:03:58,379 --> 01:04:00,419 their origin. 609 01:04:01,859 --> 01:04:04,899 lnoculation was the Queen's idea. 610 01:04:05,059 --> 01:04:08,179 She desperately wants to be seen as the people's rescuing angel. 611 01:04:09,899 --> 01:04:11,259 l think it's the German. 612 01:04:12,859 --> 01:04:14,619 l have heard disturbing rumors 613 01:04:14,779 --> 01:04:17,259 about Struensee from Altona, but l have no proof. 614 01:04:19,099 --> 01:04:22,499 But your influence stretches all the way to the colonies. 615 01:04:28,539 --> 01:04:32,139 Permit me to be very direct, Queen Dowager. 616 01:04:33,699 --> 01:04:35,699 l know of your ambitions for your son. 617 01:04:38,899 --> 01:04:41,619 To have Christian suddenly acting like a true king 618 01:04:41,779 --> 01:04:43,779 is not in your best interest. 619 01:04:44,939 --> 01:04:46,699 No matter who has his ear. 620 01:04:50,099 --> 01:04:51,539 They will never agree to it! 621 01:04:51,699 --> 01:04:53,299 l keep telling you, they will not agree to it. 622 01:04:53,419 --> 01:04:55,339 Perhaps they will. 623 01:04:55,499 --> 01:04:57,099 But the Council... we're talking about 100-year-old laws. 624 01:04:57,219 --> 01:04:59,019 - And 100-year-old men. - Let me get this straight, 625 01:04:59,139 --> 01:05:00,859 do you want to be in there alone, or do you want someone there with you? 626 01:05:01,019 --> 01:05:03,419 - l want you there, l can't do it alone. - But l don't have anything to... 627 01:05:08,539 --> 01:05:10,659 But it doesn't make any sense. 628 01:05:10,819 --> 01:05:12,619 An ordinary doctor on the Council? 629 01:05:12,779 --> 01:05:16,339 He is not an ordinary doctor, l'm afraid. 630 01:05:16,499 --> 01:05:19,219 We found anonymous writings in Altona 631 01:05:19,379 --> 01:05:20,939 that we know were written by Struensee. 632 01:05:22,219 --> 01:05:23,979 What writings would that be? 633 01:05:24,139 --> 01:05:26,059 Thoughts on the rights of peasants. 634 01:05:28,019 --> 01:05:31,499 A proposal to cut peasants' mandatory work hours in half. 635 01:05:31,659 --> 01:05:34,179 A proposal to revoke proprietors' rights 636 01:05:34,339 --> 01:05:37,219 to corporally punish their peasants. 637 01:05:37,379 --> 01:05:39,139 A fundamental questioning of the idea 638 01:05:39,299 --> 01:05:43,139 of ownership of peasants, including serfdom... 639 01:05:43,299 --> 01:05:44,619 l'm not done! 640 01:05:45,939 --> 01:05:47,539 Outlawing torture 641 01:05:47,699 --> 01:05:49,939 in interrogation of prisoners and criminals. 642 01:05:50,099 --> 01:05:54,339 Limitation of Church influence on public matters. 643 01:05:54,499 --> 01:05:58,859 Speculations about the stultifying nature of religion. 644 01:05:59,019 --> 01:06:02,419 lt's more than 100 pages long. 645 01:06:02,579 --> 01:06:06,099 The King is letting himself be directed by a man of the Enlightenment. 646 01:06:10,059 --> 01:06:13,019 Denmark is one of the last outposts in a depraved Europe. 647 01:06:13,139 --> 01:06:15,259 lf we persist in letting foreigners like Struensee 648 01:06:15,459 --> 01:06:17,379 enter our country with their heathen ideas... 649 01:06:17,539 --> 01:06:20,899 May l remind you that there are several foreigners present here? 650 01:06:22,419 --> 01:06:24,179 Bernstorff, there is not one individual in the room 651 01:06:24,339 --> 01:06:25,939 who does not admire you and your work. 652 01:06:27,859 --> 01:06:31,259 You cannot let a dangerous man like Struensee stay at Court. 653 01:06:32,259 --> 01:06:34,339 lt would be unforgiveable. 654 01:06:39,539 --> 01:06:41,339 Something's wrong. 655 01:06:41,499 --> 01:06:42,739 Don't worry. 656 01:06:52,419 --> 01:06:56,219 Do you have any exciting proposals for us today, Your Majesty? 657 01:07:13,779 --> 01:07:15,859 l have come to the conclusion... 658 01:07:16,859 --> 01:07:19,379 that the time has come 659 01:07:19,539 --> 01:07:22,579 for new blood on the honorable Council. 660 01:07:24,419 --> 01:07:27,899 New ideas for new times, if you will. 661 01:07:28,059 --> 01:07:30,459 l assume you have already found 662 01:07:30,619 --> 01:07:33,459 the perfect candidate in Dr. Struensee? 663 01:07:36,979 --> 01:07:39,419 You can sit down, Your Majesty. 664 01:07:39,579 --> 01:07:41,379 lt is out of the question. 665 01:07:42,659 --> 01:07:44,019 My Lord, if l may? 666 01:07:44,099 --> 01:07:46,019 You have no right to speak in the Council. 667 01:07:46,179 --> 01:07:49,659 Why is that? Why is it so dangerous 668 01:07:49,819 --> 01:07:51,579 to let a citizen speak about ordinary people's... 669 01:07:51,739 --> 01:07:55,219 We are familiar with your harmful ideas. 670 01:07:57,539 --> 01:07:59,899 Sit down, Your Majesty. 671 01:08:06,539 --> 01:08:10,339 l call a referendum on removing Dr. Struensee 672 01:08:10,539 --> 01:08:13,139 from Court and expelling him from Denmark. 673 01:08:27,099 --> 01:08:28,499 No. 674 01:08:32,819 --> 01:08:34,939 No no no... 675 01:08:38,499 --> 01:08:40,499 Stop! 676 01:08:42,379 --> 01:08:44,419 Let him go. 677 01:08:48,019 --> 01:08:50,459 Let him go immediately, or l will have your heads! 678 01:09:00,099 --> 01:09:02,859 - Your Majesty. - l am king! 679 01:09:12,699 --> 01:09:14,419 Bernstorff... 680 01:09:16,019 --> 01:09:17,339 you are relieved of your duties. 681 01:09:22,579 --> 01:09:23,859 And l declare... 682 01:09:24,019 --> 01:09:26,739 l declare the entire Council dissolved! 683 01:09:28,139 --> 01:09:30,579 On my order government of all 684 01:09:30,739 --> 01:09:33,619 of the country's affairs is taken over 685 01:09:33,739 --> 01:09:37,819 by a cabinet consisting of me 686 01:09:37,979 --> 01:09:39,819 and Johann Friedrich Struensee. 687 01:09:49,939 --> 01:09:51,819 Goodbye, pissants. 688 01:09:58,459 --> 01:10:02,059 l did it. l did it! 689 01:10:02,219 --> 01:10:05,339 - Did you see me, Struensee? - Yes, l did. 690 01:10:08,499 --> 01:10:11,539 Do you realize what just happened? 691 01:10:11,699 --> 01:10:13,779 How much good we can do now? 692 01:10:13,939 --> 01:10:15,219 Yes. 693 01:10:16,379 --> 01:10:17,859 l can feel it. 694 01:10:18,019 --> 01:10:20,299 Change. 695 01:11:12,459 --> 01:11:17,139 DlSSOLUTlON OF THE STATE COUNClL 696 01:11:17,299 --> 01:11:19,459 ''lt was an indescribable feeling. 697 01:11:21,779 --> 01:11:25,139 All of our thoughts and ideas could now become reality. 698 01:11:30,179 --> 01:11:31,299 DECREE: GENERAL lNOCULATlON 699 01:11:31,459 --> 01:11:32,779 We sat up nights. 700 01:11:32,859 --> 01:11:35,459 ABOLlTlON OF CORPORAL PUNlSHMENT OF PRlSONERS 701 01:11:35,619 --> 01:11:37,659 - ACCESS TO UNlVERSlTY - ln the following months 702 01:11:37,819 --> 01:11:40,579 - FOR ALL ClTlZENS - hundreds of laws were passed. 703 01:11:40,739 --> 01:11:42,459 GENERAL LlCENSE TO PUBLlSH 704 01:11:42,619 --> 01:11:44,099 Everything was possible. 705 01:11:44,259 --> 01:11:47,139 HOME FOR ORPHANED CHlLDREN ESTABLlSHED lN COPENHAGEN 706 01:11:47,299 --> 01:11:49,539 Denmark had suddenly become a pioneering country 707 01:11:49,659 --> 01:11:52,179 admired across Europe. 708 01:11:52,379 --> 01:11:54,739 ABOLlTlON OF CENSORSHlP 709 01:11:54,899 --> 01:11:57,379 The Enlightenment had finally arrived.'' 710 01:12:20,499 --> 01:12:22,179 Rantzau, it's been a long time. 711 01:12:22,339 --> 01:12:24,339 lt's one hell of an office, you've acquired. 712 01:12:24,459 --> 01:12:26,499 lt's not my office. This is the Cabinet. 713 01:12:26,659 --> 01:12:28,619 - How are you? - Thank you for asking. 714 01:12:28,819 --> 01:12:29,859 Terrible, actually. 715 01:12:30,019 --> 01:12:33,779 l spend all my time trying to navigate all your new laws. 716 01:12:33,899 --> 01:12:35,859 You have ideas at the same rate 717 01:12:36,019 --> 01:12:37,779 that the rest of us change clothes. 718 01:12:38,819 --> 01:12:41,139 People are getting confused. 719 01:12:41,299 --> 01:12:43,059 The nobility is confused. 720 01:12:43,219 --> 01:12:46,419 Come on, Struensee, you're nothing but a town doctor. 721 01:12:46,579 --> 01:12:48,859 You never owned anything in your life. 722 01:12:49,139 --> 01:12:50,939 Not even a title. 723 01:12:51,099 --> 01:12:54,059 And now you think you can run a country. 724 01:12:54,259 --> 01:12:58,219 Well, it's a good thing l have my noble friend to advise me. 725 01:12:58,379 --> 01:13:00,939 You have titles enough for the both of us. 726 01:13:06,059 --> 01:13:07,619 To Christian King of Denmark 727 01:13:08,619 --> 01:13:09,939 What is it? 728 01:13:10,139 --> 01:13:12,259 A letter for Christian 729 01:13:13,299 --> 01:13:15,019 from Voltaire. 730 01:13:23,219 --> 01:13:25,019 - Voltaire himself. - Yes. 731 01:13:25,179 --> 01:13:26,979 lt's hard to believe. 732 01:13:28,539 --> 01:13:31,019 He must have heard of all the things we've done. 733 01:13:39,059 --> 01:13:42,099 - What's wrong? - l'm pregnant. 734 01:13:57,179 --> 01:14:00,059 You do realize what this means? 735 01:14:04,059 --> 01:14:06,299 Everyone knows that 736 01:14:06,459 --> 01:14:08,819 l haven't been with Christian. 737 01:14:11,579 --> 01:14:13,619 And that will not happen. 738 01:14:14,779 --> 01:14:16,659 l have to. 739 01:14:19,099 --> 01:14:20,219 No. 740 01:14:24,059 --> 01:14:27,219 Do you want our child to end up in the gutter? 741 01:14:38,779 --> 01:14:40,579 ''An ascending sun that you, 742 01:14:40,819 --> 01:14:43,939 the light of the North, 743 01:14:44,099 --> 01:14:47,179 in your infinite wisdom have followed. 744 01:14:47,339 --> 01:14:49,339 Voltaire.'' 745 01:14:50,859 --> 01:14:52,459 The light of the North? 746 01:14:52,619 --> 01:14:54,819 Struensee, l fear l have history on my side. 747 01:14:57,419 --> 01:14:59,019 Christian, you haven't visited 748 01:14:59,179 --> 01:15:01,019 the Queen's chambers in over a year. 749 01:15:01,179 --> 01:15:03,339 The people think you're neglecting 750 01:15:03,539 --> 01:15:06,259 your marital obligations. 751 01:15:06,459 --> 01:15:08,299 No. 752 01:15:08,459 --> 01:15:10,339 No, she doesn't want to. 753 01:15:12,579 --> 01:15:15,259 On the contrary. 754 01:15:15,419 --> 01:15:18,059 She told me she wants it to happen. 755 01:15:18,219 --> 01:15:20,899 Yes, well, l can't get an erection with her. 756 01:15:25,139 --> 01:15:27,739 Just think of it as more acting. 757 01:15:40,219 --> 01:15:42,259 l have decided to resume my visits 758 01:15:42,379 --> 01:15:44,979 to the Queen's chamber starting tonight. 759 01:16:00,099 --> 01:16:03,579 - Christian. - Mother. 760 01:16:12,059 --> 01:16:13,979 Come. 761 01:16:41,339 --> 01:16:44,499 Don't come any closer. l reek of him. 762 01:16:53,459 --> 01:16:56,099 We have to see each other as little as possible from now on. 763 01:16:57,819 --> 01:16:59,619 For the sake of the child. 764 01:17:11,259 --> 01:17:13,139 Please leave. 765 01:17:24,819 --> 01:17:28,099 ''The spirit l have seen may be the Devil. 766 01:17:29,619 --> 01:17:32,539 The Devil has the power to assume a pleasing shape. 767 01:17:34,339 --> 01:17:38,139 Perhaps out of my weakness and my melancholia, 768 01:17:38,299 --> 01:17:42,179 as he is very potent with such spirits, 769 01:17:42,259 --> 01:17:44,179 abuses me to damn me.'' 770 01:17:44,339 --> 01:17:46,219 Move away, Brandt. 771 01:17:46,379 --> 01:17:48,259 You're breathing down my neck. 772 01:17:48,419 --> 01:17:51,299 ''l'll have grounds more relative than this. 773 01:17:52,939 --> 01:17:55,339 The play's the thing 774 01:17:55,499 --> 01:17:59,819 wherein l'll catch the conscience of the King.'' 775 01:18:04,139 --> 01:18:07,459 Christian, l don't think we can continue to be intimate. 776 01:18:09,299 --> 01:18:11,939 - lt's not healthy. - Oh, right. 777 01:18:12,099 --> 01:18:15,379 The baby. Of course. 778 01:18:16,939 --> 01:18:19,619 Perhaps you should sleep in your own chambers. 779 01:18:19,779 --> 01:18:22,659 No. No no no no no no. 780 01:18:22,819 --> 01:18:24,819 l like sleeping with you two. 781 01:18:29,859 --> 01:18:32,099 Can you hear my voice? 782 01:18:34,219 --> 01:18:36,259 Can you hear your father speaking? 783 01:18:36,459 --> 01:18:38,579 Can you hear your father? 784 01:18:49,059 --> 01:18:50,459 And what have we here? 785 01:18:50,619 --> 01:18:53,219 A review of Court expenses. 786 01:18:54,419 --> 01:18:55,419 Why? 787 01:18:55,579 --> 01:18:58,779 The country's economy is bad. We have to make cuts. 788 01:18:58,939 --> 01:19:01,139 Aha. 789 01:19:01,299 --> 01:19:02,859 Yes. Yes yes. 790 01:19:03,019 --> 01:19:04,819 - No... - Just sign it. 791 01:19:09,219 --> 01:19:10,699 l have an idea. 792 01:19:10,859 --> 01:19:13,859 How about a new day of celebration 793 01:19:14,059 --> 01:19:17,299 where all young Court ladies walk around naked? 794 01:19:17,459 --> 01:19:20,139 - This isn't a game, Christian. - lt could be fun! 795 01:19:20,299 --> 01:19:23,939 lf they strutted around naked... 796 01:19:24,099 --> 01:19:26,099 Shut up, damn it! 797 01:19:29,019 --> 01:19:30,939 You can't yell at me. 798 01:19:32,779 --> 01:19:35,139 You can't yell at me. 799 01:19:35,299 --> 01:19:37,739 - Don't ever do that. - l'm sorry. 800 01:19:39,099 --> 01:19:40,539 You can't yell at me. l'm the King. 801 01:19:59,779 --> 01:20:01,539 Christian, look at this. 802 01:20:07,179 --> 01:20:09,819 This decree ensures 803 01:20:09,979 --> 01:20:12,939 that you don't have to sign every little document. 804 01:20:13,099 --> 01:20:15,459 lt's sufficient that l do it. 805 01:20:20,459 --> 01:20:23,619 You don't need me to sign the laws anymore? 806 01:20:23,779 --> 01:20:25,979 Yes, but you hate paperwork. 807 01:20:26,139 --> 01:20:27,619 You could be outside having fun. 808 01:20:27,779 --> 01:20:29,899 But l have fun with you. 809 01:20:31,179 --> 01:20:33,499 lt's just a formality. 810 01:20:35,059 --> 01:20:38,459 We could spend our time together on better things. 811 01:21:05,939 --> 01:21:08,699 l hereby appoint you King... 812 01:21:10,499 --> 01:21:12,419 of Prussia. 813 01:21:25,299 --> 01:21:27,019 l had a visit from the bailiff the other day. 814 01:21:27,179 --> 01:21:29,259 Apparently l am deeply in debt. 815 01:21:29,419 --> 01:21:31,419 Damn leeches. 816 01:21:31,579 --> 01:21:33,379 Take care of it, will you? 817 01:21:33,539 --> 01:21:35,459 l can't just erase your debt. 818 01:21:36,699 --> 01:21:38,339 Of course you can. 819 01:21:38,499 --> 01:21:40,419 You just sign a piece of paper. 820 01:21:40,579 --> 01:21:43,139 And let my friends spend the state's money on bad gambling? 821 01:21:43,299 --> 01:21:45,179 How do l explain that to the people? 822 01:21:45,339 --> 01:21:47,619 To hell with the people. 823 01:21:48,659 --> 01:21:50,179 Are you even listening? 824 01:21:51,299 --> 01:21:52,579 l'm broke. 825 01:21:58,739 --> 01:22:01,499 Sophie is leaving me. 826 01:22:03,579 --> 01:22:05,499 l can see it in her eyes. 827 01:22:07,299 --> 01:22:10,819 She no longer smiles at me. 828 01:22:12,899 --> 01:22:14,899 l could lend you the money. 829 01:22:14,979 --> 01:22:16,899 How much to keep them at bay? 830 01:22:21,859 --> 01:22:24,259 Who the hell do you think you are? 831 01:22:40,259 --> 01:22:41,779 You cannot call Her Majesty 832 01:22:41,939 --> 01:22:43,979 very sociable these days. 833 01:22:44,099 --> 01:22:45,859 She mainly keeps to herself. 834 01:22:46,019 --> 01:22:49,139 Pardon me, but when was she ever sociable? 835 01:22:54,579 --> 01:22:56,659 May l walk with you? 836 01:23:02,819 --> 01:23:05,699 l'm not staying at the summer residence much longer. 837 01:23:06,979 --> 01:23:09,939 - Back to your duties? - Yes. 838 01:23:12,179 --> 01:23:13,859 How are you? 839 01:23:15,059 --> 01:23:16,939 lt's kicking all the time. 840 01:23:18,339 --> 01:23:20,739 He wants to come out and see his beautiful mother. 841 01:23:21,859 --> 01:23:23,219 You mean ''she.'' 842 01:23:43,739 --> 01:23:46,939 You do realize that lying to me would be an act of treason. 843 01:23:48,779 --> 01:23:50,939 lf that sort of lechery takes place, 844 01:23:51,099 --> 01:23:53,379 and you know about it, 845 01:23:53,499 --> 01:23:56,899 it's a mortal sin to conceal it. 846 01:23:57,059 --> 01:24:00,139 You'll end up in purgatory. 847 01:24:00,299 --> 01:24:03,659 We swear. We don't know anything. 848 01:24:06,499 --> 01:24:08,459 You're excused. 849 01:24:08,579 --> 01:24:10,899 And not a word to anyone! 850 01:24:15,459 --> 01:24:17,979 l know what l saw. 851 01:24:24,299 --> 01:24:26,179 l saw something. 852 01:24:30,459 --> 01:24:32,299 lt's close. 853 01:24:45,499 --> 01:24:48,379 Why did construction come to a halt? 854 01:24:48,539 --> 01:24:50,659 We have no money until taxes are collected. 855 01:24:50,819 --> 01:24:53,059 - The roofs are rotting. - All the changes cost money. 856 01:24:53,219 --> 01:24:54,779 We can't afford it. 857 01:24:54,939 --> 01:24:57,099 We'll have to look at the nobility's appanage. 858 01:24:57,219 --> 01:24:59,259 Are you serious? 859 01:24:59,419 --> 01:25:01,259 Yes. The Court has been throwing titles at them for years, 860 01:25:01,499 --> 01:25:03,619 and they don't lift a finger. They just drain the state funds. 861 01:25:03,779 --> 01:25:05,499 All the Court will go against you. 862 01:25:05,659 --> 01:25:07,779 - Even your supporters. - How much would that give us? 863 01:25:07,939 --> 01:25:09,859 - Not enough. - Guldberg is already whispering 864 01:25:10,019 --> 01:25:11,579 in the ear of anyone who'll listen to him. 865 01:25:12,579 --> 01:25:14,019 How about the military? 866 01:25:14,139 --> 01:25:16,539 We haven't been to war in 50 years. 867 01:25:16,699 --> 01:25:18,339 The military? Are you sure? 868 01:25:20,939 --> 01:25:23,459 Her Majesty has delivered a daughter. 869 01:25:23,619 --> 01:25:25,779 She is receiving shortly. 870 01:25:56,099 --> 01:25:57,419 l need peace and quiet. 871 01:25:57,579 --> 01:26:00,139 Yes, we will go celebrate. 872 01:26:00,299 --> 01:26:02,539 Everyone is invited to my chambers. 873 01:26:04,099 --> 01:26:06,019 Dr. Struensee. 874 01:26:08,459 --> 01:26:10,819 Will you attend to me? 875 01:26:44,459 --> 01:26:46,819 Louise Augusta. 876 01:26:49,059 --> 01:26:50,979 Louise Augusta. 877 01:27:05,299 --> 01:27:06,979 l love you. 878 01:27:09,819 --> 01:27:11,259 l love you. 879 01:27:19,739 --> 01:27:21,659 We are a family now. 880 01:27:25,779 --> 01:27:27,699 She's so tiny. 881 01:27:29,059 --> 01:27:31,139 We should tell His Majesty at once. 882 01:27:31,339 --> 01:27:33,979 We won't go to the King. Not directly. 883 01:27:34,179 --> 01:27:36,619 Do you propose we ignore it? 884 01:27:36,779 --> 01:27:39,179 No, l'm just saying we don't involve Christian. 885 01:27:39,339 --> 01:27:43,339 Recent events cast serious doubts on his judgment. 886 01:27:44,779 --> 01:27:47,659 The people are no longer well served by him. 887 01:27:53,419 --> 01:27:54,939 Your Royal Highness, 888 01:27:55,099 --> 01:27:58,539 you are talking about a coup. 889 01:27:58,699 --> 01:28:00,699 There would be chaos. 890 01:28:00,859 --> 01:28:02,339 On the contrary. 891 01:28:02,499 --> 01:28:05,019 There would finally be order. 892 01:28:05,179 --> 01:28:07,339 A new cabinet in the King's place 893 01:28:07,499 --> 01:28:08,779 consisting of honorable men. 894 01:28:08,939 --> 01:28:11,739 The people would slaughter us. 895 01:28:11,899 --> 01:28:14,859 Not if we have the next royal heir presiding. 896 01:28:19,659 --> 01:28:23,259 How will you achieve this without the King hanging us all? 897 01:28:23,419 --> 01:28:25,499 Let's just say that Struensee himself 898 01:28:25,659 --> 01:28:28,459 has given us a very efficient weapon. 899 01:28:28,619 --> 01:28:30,459 Struensee, it's me, Brandt! 900 01:28:30,619 --> 01:28:32,139 l'm alone. Open! 901 01:28:34,619 --> 01:28:37,659 Christian's guards have returned from the city. He's gone berserk. 902 01:28:44,779 --> 01:28:47,339 Hurry! He's destroying everything. 903 01:28:55,979 --> 01:28:57,579 Christian. 904 01:29:01,579 --> 01:29:03,499 The King of Prussia. 905 01:29:04,819 --> 01:29:06,939 What's wrong? 906 01:29:09,579 --> 01:29:12,019 Was it always her you wanted? 907 01:29:15,059 --> 01:29:17,259 Was it?! 908 01:29:21,139 --> 01:29:22,859 ls it true? 909 01:29:23,019 --> 01:29:25,499 ls the child yours? 910 01:29:27,539 --> 01:29:29,019 No. 911 01:29:33,019 --> 01:29:34,619 Swear! 912 01:29:35,699 --> 01:29:37,659 l swear it's not true. 913 01:29:46,899 --> 01:29:48,939 lt's not true, Christian. 914 01:29:58,339 --> 01:30:00,699 Why would someone write it then? 915 01:30:05,259 --> 01:30:07,379 Cruel writings. 916 01:30:12,419 --> 01:30:15,139 Leave me alone, you fruit. 917 01:30:19,499 --> 01:30:20,779 Come on! 918 01:30:22,819 --> 01:30:24,459 This is what he read. 919 01:30:24,619 --> 01:30:26,979 They've been distributed throughout the city. 920 01:30:28,299 --> 01:30:30,819 WHlLE THE KlNG SLEEPS 921 01:30:30,979 --> 01:30:35,179 The Vile German on Nocturnal Visit to the Queen's Chambers 922 01:30:51,499 --> 01:30:53,699 They will take her from us. 923 01:31:03,299 --> 01:31:05,539 Dr. Struensee? 924 01:31:05,699 --> 01:31:07,339 A rare guest down here. 925 01:31:07,499 --> 01:31:10,979 But it's never too late for absolution. 926 01:31:11,179 --> 01:31:12,659 Not even for sins such as yours. 927 01:31:12,739 --> 01:31:15,059 Consider yourself relieved of your Court duties. 928 01:31:15,219 --> 01:31:17,219 Your belongings are being packed. 929 01:31:19,459 --> 01:31:21,899 You can't. l am appointed by... 930 01:31:22,059 --> 01:31:24,699 l can do exactly as l wish. 931 01:31:33,539 --> 01:31:36,099 You are destroying my country, Struensee... 932 01:31:36,259 --> 01:31:38,859 blessed by a king we both know to be disturbed. 933 01:31:41,379 --> 01:31:44,259 Who is most disturbed? The King... 934 01:31:44,419 --> 01:31:47,979 or someone who believes Earth was created in six days? 935 01:31:50,419 --> 01:31:52,299 Leave, or l'll have you removed. 936 01:32:00,259 --> 01:32:02,899 l don't like that people in the city spread lies. 937 01:32:03,059 --> 01:32:05,579 You should stay inside the castle. 938 01:32:05,819 --> 01:32:08,059 Stay in the castle? No! lt's so boring. 939 01:32:08,219 --> 01:32:11,019 l know, and that's why l've arranged a surprise for you. 940 01:32:13,579 --> 01:32:15,219 Christian, meet Moranti. 941 01:32:15,419 --> 01:32:17,179 Oh my, he's funny-looking! 942 01:32:20,819 --> 01:32:22,619 He escaped from a Dutch slave trader 943 01:32:22,779 --> 01:32:25,099 and apparently found his way to our kitchen. 944 01:32:25,259 --> 01:32:29,499 We thought he would make a good page. 945 01:32:34,619 --> 01:32:37,299 Yes, l'll play with him, 946 01:32:37,499 --> 01:32:40,699 but l can't take care of him. - No, of course not. 947 01:32:40,859 --> 01:32:43,219 Brandt will be with you at all times. 948 01:32:43,379 --> 01:32:45,419 l hate Brandt. 949 01:32:45,579 --> 01:32:47,539 l want you. 950 01:32:47,699 --> 01:32:49,819 l'll join you later. 951 01:32:54,459 --> 01:32:56,859 Why not give Moranti a tour of the castle? 952 01:33:35,139 --> 01:33:37,819 Shall We Let Our Kingdom Be Overthrown? 953 01:33:37,979 --> 01:33:41,179 - An Unholy Alliance. - Our King ls in Danger! 954 01:33:42,299 --> 01:33:44,259 They say you are poisoning Christian 955 01:33:44,419 --> 01:33:46,339 to make him insane. 956 01:33:51,979 --> 01:33:54,459 That you will kill your own son, 957 01:33:54,619 --> 01:33:56,299 making Louise the sole heiress. 958 01:33:56,459 --> 01:33:59,459 The rest is about the evil foreigner, 959 01:33:59,619 --> 01:34:02,339 who's destroying the country with new laws. 960 01:34:08,379 --> 01:34:10,299 There's no way around it. 961 01:34:10,419 --> 01:34:12,899 We have to reinstate censorship. 962 01:34:15,979 --> 01:34:18,299 lt's spreading! Johann, we have to... 963 01:34:18,459 --> 01:34:19,939 Do it! 964 01:34:21,339 --> 01:34:24,299 Do it! Do it! Reinstate censorship. 965 01:34:26,499 --> 01:34:27,779 Damn it! 966 01:34:39,539 --> 01:34:41,539 Caroline, 967 01:34:42,579 --> 01:34:45,019 you haven't slept in days. 968 01:34:47,739 --> 01:34:49,939 They hate us. 969 01:34:53,499 --> 01:34:55,579 Come. Come. 970 01:34:59,579 --> 01:35:01,779 - What's that? - lt's laudanum. 971 01:35:01,859 --> 01:35:04,099 lt will calm you down. 972 01:35:10,019 --> 01:35:12,059 That's enough. That's enough. 973 01:35:41,059 --> 01:35:42,819 Your Majesty! 974 01:35:42,979 --> 01:35:45,019 What is my personal physician doing in your chambers? 975 01:35:45,179 --> 01:35:46,939 We were just entertaining ourselves 976 01:35:47,099 --> 01:35:48,899 with a little game of chess. - Chess? 977 01:35:49,059 --> 01:35:51,899 Would that be a new sort of chess, seeing as you're naked? 978 01:35:58,099 --> 01:36:01,019 - Why are you not with Louise? - His Majesty insisted. 979 01:36:01,179 --> 01:36:03,259 He wanted to be alone with the child. 980 01:36:10,779 --> 01:36:12,219 Get away from her. 981 01:36:16,099 --> 01:36:19,419 l didn't do anything. Mother... 982 01:36:23,099 --> 01:36:25,459 l am not your mother! 983 01:36:25,619 --> 01:36:28,499 You can never be alone with her again, is that clear? 984 01:36:31,099 --> 01:36:32,979 You are sick. 985 01:37:10,899 --> 01:37:14,099 Would you like to know who the little bastard's real father is? 986 01:37:19,659 --> 01:37:22,219 - Your Majesty... - The real father... 987 01:37:25,939 --> 01:37:29,019 is the King of Prussia! - Your Majesty... 988 01:37:29,139 --> 01:37:32,779 The King of Prussia screwed my mother! 989 01:37:32,899 --> 01:37:36,299 - Your Majesty... - And this little fairy sucks his cock. 990 01:37:36,459 --> 01:37:38,699 - l'm not... - Fairy. 991 01:37:38,899 --> 01:37:41,179 - Stop calling me a fairy... - Fairy, fairy, fairy fairy! 992 01:37:42,699 --> 01:37:43,739 Brandt! 993 01:37:45,339 --> 01:37:46,739 My finger! 994 01:37:46,859 --> 01:37:49,819 - Let go! My finger! - Stop! Stop it! 995 01:37:51,659 --> 01:37:53,019 What the hell are you thinking? 996 01:38:01,019 --> 01:38:03,339 - You lied to me. - Do you want to be alone? 997 01:38:03,499 --> 01:38:06,459 - What? - Do you want to be all alone again? 998 01:38:06,619 --> 01:38:08,379 That's damn well what will happen, 999 01:38:08,619 --> 01:38:10,139 if you continue acting like that! 1000 01:38:10,299 --> 01:38:11,659 Like a crazy person! 1001 01:38:39,339 --> 01:38:40,819 Christian. 1002 01:38:41,819 --> 01:38:43,179 Christian... 1003 01:38:46,419 --> 01:38:48,539 you were right. 1004 01:38:53,019 --> 01:38:55,299 l have been lying to you. lt was never my intention. 1005 01:38:55,459 --> 01:38:57,259 l don't want to hear about it. 1006 01:38:59,099 --> 01:39:00,939 l don't want to hear about it. 1007 01:39:02,379 --> 01:39:04,219 Everything has to be like before. 1008 01:39:05,539 --> 01:39:08,059 - Yes. - We have to be like before. 1009 01:39:08,219 --> 01:39:10,699 Do you hear me? 1010 01:39:10,859 --> 01:39:13,099 Just like before. 1011 01:39:15,259 --> 01:39:17,099 Like before. 1012 01:39:22,979 --> 01:39:25,339 lf you ask me, 1013 01:39:25,499 --> 01:39:27,259 they've already killed the King. 1014 01:39:27,419 --> 01:39:30,059 - When was he last seen? - He isn't dead. 1015 01:39:30,299 --> 01:39:32,539 They've locked him in a dungeon. 1016 01:39:41,179 --> 01:39:42,819 You were right. 1017 01:39:43,059 --> 01:39:45,819 They're like a pack of helpless dogs. 1018 01:39:51,339 --> 01:39:52,819 lt will happen at the Court ball. 1019 01:39:58,219 --> 01:40:00,219 ln two days? 1020 01:40:06,619 --> 01:40:08,419 We can't. Christian would never... 1021 01:40:08,539 --> 01:40:10,299 lt's too late for doubts. 1022 01:40:12,419 --> 01:40:14,699 Put your faith in God. 1023 01:40:20,219 --> 01:40:25,499 JANUARY 16, 1772 1024 01:41:08,619 --> 01:41:10,219 Caroline? 1025 01:41:10,379 --> 01:41:12,619 What is going on with you? 1026 01:41:15,019 --> 01:41:16,499 Why haven't you put on your gown? 1027 01:41:17,739 --> 01:41:19,499 l'm not in the mood for a ball. 1028 01:41:19,659 --> 01:41:21,579 But we have to attend. 1029 01:41:38,059 --> 01:41:40,299 You could leave the country. 1030 01:41:42,859 --> 01:41:45,499 Find a position in Germany, 1031 01:41:45,699 --> 01:41:47,459 France or perhaps England. 1032 01:41:47,659 --> 01:41:51,019 - You know l can't do that. - Why not? 1033 01:41:51,179 --> 01:41:53,899 l could come visit you. 1034 01:41:55,339 --> 01:41:57,059 We could be free. We could be together. 1035 01:41:57,259 --> 01:41:59,979 And leave the country to the priests? 1036 01:42:02,099 --> 01:42:05,099 l don't care much for Denmark these days. 1037 01:42:05,259 --> 01:42:07,579 You're not yourself right now, Caroline. 1038 01:42:07,739 --> 01:42:09,179 Can't we talk about this later? 1039 01:42:14,459 --> 01:42:17,059 l think l'll sleep alone tonight. 1040 01:42:21,539 --> 01:42:24,259 Will you at least put on a gown? 1041 01:42:31,339 --> 01:42:33,819 Your Royal Highness sent for me? 1042 01:42:34,059 --> 01:42:35,939 Did you know that Struensee 1043 01:42:36,179 --> 01:42:37,979 is making additional cuts in the military budget? 1044 01:42:38,219 --> 01:42:39,699 l hear rumors. 1045 01:42:39,939 --> 01:42:41,979 The Norwegian sailors are in uproar, 1046 01:42:42,219 --> 01:42:44,499 because their wages are delayed. 1047 01:42:44,739 --> 01:42:45,979 They aren't mere rumors. 1048 01:42:48,139 --> 01:42:49,659 l was just informed that next in line 1049 01:42:49,899 --> 01:42:51,579 is the King's Life Guard. 1050 01:42:55,099 --> 01:42:58,139 Unless we act. Now. 1051 01:42:59,939 --> 01:43:02,779 You've seen with your own eyes what is happening at Court. 1052 01:43:04,419 --> 01:43:06,579 And what is happening to our country. 1053 01:43:08,779 --> 01:43:12,179 Tonight it is time to decide whether you will be a bystander 1054 01:43:12,379 --> 01:43:14,299 or among those who take action. 1055 01:43:17,979 --> 01:43:20,539 Rantzau, get up. 1056 01:43:23,899 --> 01:43:26,139 l see the bailiff has been here. 1057 01:43:29,899 --> 01:43:32,059 l would get back my French estate? 1058 01:43:38,259 --> 01:43:41,219 And a seat on the Council? - Yes, and the misunderstanding 1059 01:43:41,419 --> 01:43:43,099 with your debt will be rectified. 1060 01:43:43,259 --> 01:43:44,779 You will get all your money back. 1061 01:43:47,059 --> 01:43:48,619 And the plan is to deport him and nothing more? 1062 01:43:48,859 --> 01:43:50,659 Yes. 1063 01:43:55,499 --> 01:43:57,179 What the hell is that? 1064 01:44:02,059 --> 01:44:04,619 lt's the sound of a country being reborn. 1065 01:44:11,979 --> 01:44:14,299 We want to see the King! 1066 01:44:14,539 --> 01:44:18,219 - We want to see the King! - Death to the German! 1067 01:44:18,459 --> 01:44:19,739 Death to the German! 1068 01:44:19,979 --> 01:44:24,419 - Death to the German! - Death to the German! 1069 01:44:24,659 --> 01:44:28,099 - We want to see the King! - We want to see the King! 1070 01:44:28,339 --> 01:44:32,379 - Death to the German! - Death to the German! 1071 01:45:26,859 --> 01:45:28,579 - l can't do it. - lt'll be fine. 1072 01:45:28,819 --> 01:45:30,059 l can't. l can't. 1073 01:45:31,459 --> 01:45:33,099 No... 1074 01:45:33,339 --> 01:45:35,539 No no! 1075 01:45:35,739 --> 01:45:37,339 - Don't be afraid. - l can't. 1076 01:45:37,579 --> 01:45:39,259 - They just want to see you. - l can't do it. 1077 01:45:39,459 --> 01:45:42,539 l can't. They will kill me. 1078 01:45:42,819 --> 01:45:44,179 - They will kill me. - No, they won't. 1079 01:45:44,419 --> 01:45:46,619 Yes! They will kill me. They will kill me! 1080 01:45:46,859 --> 01:45:49,259 - They will kill me! - No one is going to kill you. 1081 01:45:49,539 --> 01:45:52,139 - Come on. - No! 1082 01:45:52,419 --> 01:45:54,099 - Christian... - No! 1083 01:45:56,019 --> 01:45:57,939 You are the King now. 1084 01:45:59,619 --> 01:46:01,659 You deal with it. 1085 01:46:26,179 --> 01:46:30,139 Stand down! Stand down! Stand down! 1086 01:46:41,299 --> 01:46:43,099 They'll go home soon. 1087 01:46:43,339 --> 01:46:45,939 When they start feeling cold. 1088 01:46:58,259 --> 01:47:00,059 Do you remember... 1089 01:47:02,099 --> 01:47:03,579 our first night together? 1090 01:47:07,859 --> 01:47:11,459 lt feels like we've been unhappy ever since. 1091 01:47:19,219 --> 01:47:21,179 l have been happy. 1092 01:47:33,739 --> 01:47:35,699 Come to me tonight? 1093 01:47:45,139 --> 01:47:47,779 May l have the last dance of the evening? 1094 01:47:52,099 --> 01:47:53,979 Yes, of course. 1095 01:48:30,939 --> 01:48:32,779 No! Stay away! What is going on? 1096 01:48:32,939 --> 01:48:34,299 Calm down, Your Majesty. 1097 01:48:34,539 --> 01:48:36,819 We have come to save your life. 1098 01:48:37,059 --> 01:48:39,579 - Are they inside the castle? - Any minute now. 1099 01:48:39,819 --> 01:48:43,219 The only way to stop it is to give them the German. 1100 01:48:47,259 --> 01:48:48,699 l can't do that. 1101 01:48:48,899 --> 01:48:50,299 Your Majesty... 1102 01:48:50,539 --> 01:48:52,859 - l can't! l can't. - Your Majesty... 1103 01:48:53,099 --> 01:48:57,019 - l can't. - Your Majesty... 1104 01:48:58,859 --> 01:49:00,659 Rantzau. 1105 01:49:00,899 --> 01:49:02,219 l have to tell you something 1106 01:49:02,499 --> 01:49:04,379 that's been troubling me for some time. 1107 01:49:04,619 --> 01:49:07,819 Struensee, Brandt and the Queen are plotting to kill you. 1108 01:49:14,699 --> 01:49:16,379 l overheard them talking. 1109 01:49:16,619 --> 01:49:18,459 No. 1110 01:49:20,699 --> 01:49:22,779 l overheard them plan it. 1111 01:49:23,019 --> 01:49:25,339 l'm Struensee's friend and confidante. 1112 01:49:25,579 --> 01:49:27,259 l have no reason to lie. 1113 01:49:29,939 --> 01:49:32,219 So that's why Brandt bit my finger. 1114 01:49:39,019 --> 01:49:40,219 Sign this. 1115 01:49:40,379 --> 01:49:42,219 lt's an order for their arrest. 1116 01:49:43,979 --> 01:49:45,179 l can't. 1117 01:49:45,419 --> 01:49:47,619 Your Majesty... 1118 01:49:47,859 --> 01:49:49,179 listen. 1119 01:49:49,419 --> 01:49:50,939 Listen to them out there. 1120 01:49:54,699 --> 01:49:56,579 The people demand that Your Majesty act. 1121 01:49:56,819 --> 01:49:59,099 Sign it before it's too late. Come. 1122 01:50:02,619 --> 01:50:04,259 l can't. 1123 01:50:04,499 --> 01:50:06,139 Yes, you can, Your Majesty. 1124 01:50:06,379 --> 01:50:07,739 Sign it. Come. 1125 01:50:09,659 --> 01:50:10,859 Sign it before it's too late, Your Majesty! 1126 01:50:11,099 --> 01:50:14,459 - l can't! l can't! l can't! - Sign it! Sign it! 1127 01:50:57,459 --> 01:50:59,339 Johann Friedrich Struensee, you are under arrest 1128 01:50:59,619 --> 01:51:01,299 for conspiracy against His Majesty the King 1129 01:51:01,579 --> 01:51:03,419 and the Danish people. 1130 01:51:06,539 --> 01:51:08,419 Let's see what the King has to say. 1131 01:51:08,659 --> 01:51:11,219 His Majesty signed the arrest order. 1132 01:51:11,419 --> 01:51:13,619 Take him. 1133 01:51:30,539 --> 01:51:32,699 Open in the name of the King! 1134 01:51:49,139 --> 01:51:51,379 Where is Christian? 1135 01:51:53,099 --> 01:51:54,779 Step aside. 1136 01:51:55,019 --> 01:51:56,579 l command that you step aside. 1137 01:51:56,819 --> 01:52:00,379 - l want to see Christian! - Caroline, it's over. 1138 01:52:22,219 --> 01:52:23,859 l hope it's worth it to you. 1139 01:52:24,139 --> 01:52:25,699 They'll kill Johann. 1140 01:52:25,939 --> 01:52:28,459 No one's getting killed. He'll be banished to Altona. 1141 01:52:28,699 --> 01:52:30,539 You naive idiot. 1142 01:52:35,899 --> 01:52:37,979 Are you here to gloat? 1143 01:52:38,219 --> 01:52:40,059 Frederik stays here. 1144 01:52:41,779 --> 01:52:44,779 - What? - Take Louise, you're still nursing. 1145 01:52:45,019 --> 01:52:47,179 But the Crown Prince remains with his father. 1146 01:52:48,499 --> 01:52:49,819 No. 1147 01:52:51,179 --> 01:52:53,019 He can't. 1148 01:52:54,779 --> 01:52:57,099 He stays with me. 1149 01:53:00,939 --> 01:53:02,779 Don't touch him. 1150 01:53:02,979 --> 01:53:04,659 Wait... Aren't you listening? 1151 01:53:04,859 --> 01:53:05,939 Let him go! 1152 01:53:28,579 --> 01:53:30,699 Juliane? 1153 01:53:31,979 --> 01:53:33,659 Please, don't do this. 1154 01:53:37,419 --> 01:53:39,739 Frederik, don't be afraid. 1155 01:53:39,979 --> 01:53:41,659 Mommy will be back soon. 1156 01:53:43,019 --> 01:53:44,379 Mommy will be back soon. 1157 01:54:31,899 --> 01:54:34,179 We're here for your confession. 1158 01:54:36,059 --> 01:54:37,899 l have nothing to confess. 1159 01:54:41,739 --> 01:54:43,099 You seduced the Queen 1160 01:54:43,339 --> 01:54:44,899 and conspired against the Court, 1161 01:54:45,099 --> 01:54:47,819 plotting to kill the King and lead Denmark astray. 1162 01:54:51,659 --> 01:54:53,539 l have nothing to confess. 1163 01:54:58,219 --> 01:55:00,699 l know you outlawed torture, 1164 01:55:00,939 --> 01:55:02,299 but we have a new cabinet now. 1165 01:55:18,859 --> 01:55:20,739 Your Majesty sent for me. 1166 01:55:20,979 --> 01:55:23,259 Any news? 1167 01:55:24,699 --> 01:55:26,219 Johann has confessed to the affair. 1168 01:55:28,139 --> 01:55:30,939 They tortured him for days until he finally gave in. 1169 01:55:34,939 --> 01:55:37,059 l advise you to confess too. 1170 01:55:39,499 --> 01:55:42,379 This is a plea for Christian to pardon Johann and Brandt. 1171 01:55:44,859 --> 01:55:46,859 Deliver it to him in person. 1172 01:56:02,899 --> 01:56:05,179 Dr. Struensee, my name is Münter. 1173 01:56:14,059 --> 01:56:16,059 l know your father well. 1174 01:56:20,379 --> 01:56:22,459 What do you want, priest? 1175 01:56:24,099 --> 01:56:26,139 The King has informed the cabinet that he wishes 1176 01:56:26,339 --> 01:56:29,619 to pardon you and Brandt on the day of execution. 1177 01:56:34,379 --> 01:56:36,739 lt seems you're saved. 1178 01:56:40,459 --> 01:56:42,179 But the Cabinet wants something in return. 1179 01:56:42,419 --> 01:56:43,619 What? 1180 01:56:43,859 --> 01:56:45,299 A written statement 1181 01:56:45,539 --> 01:56:48,299 saying you were mistaken in all your deeds. 1182 01:56:48,539 --> 01:56:51,659 And that you sincerely ask for God's forgiveness. 1183 01:56:54,259 --> 01:56:56,179 A statement you dictate to me 1184 01:56:56,379 --> 01:56:59,779 and which the Cabinet will later publish. 1185 01:57:12,459 --> 01:57:14,139 l've thought a lot about God 1186 01:57:14,379 --> 01:57:16,539 these past few days. 1187 01:57:19,219 --> 01:57:21,499 That doesn't surprise me, son. 1188 01:57:28,499 --> 01:57:30,899 Are you sure the execution isn't today? 1189 01:57:31,059 --> 01:57:34,179 Yes, l'm absolutely sure. 1190 01:57:36,579 --> 01:57:38,619 lt's been noisy outside all morning. 1191 01:57:38,859 --> 01:57:40,699 Where are they all headed? 1192 01:57:40,939 --> 01:57:42,779 l haven't heard anything, Your Majesty. 1193 01:57:48,139 --> 01:57:51,299 l can't wait to see Struensee's face when l pardon him. 1194 01:57:54,339 --> 01:57:56,179 Do you think he's mad at me? 1195 01:57:57,379 --> 01:57:59,899 No. Why would he be? 1196 01:58:00,139 --> 01:58:01,979 lndeed. 1197 01:58:10,139 --> 01:58:13,579 Who came up with the idea of the King pardoning people at the last minute? 1198 01:58:13,819 --> 01:58:16,819 lt'd be a lot less harrowing if he got it over with sooner. 1199 01:58:17,019 --> 01:58:18,779 lt is tradition. 1200 01:58:19,019 --> 01:58:22,619 People must be present to applaud their merciful king. 1201 01:58:24,059 --> 01:58:25,459 Yes. 1202 01:58:44,379 --> 01:58:45,699 What? 1203 01:58:48,459 --> 01:58:49,699 Nothing. 1204 01:59:45,899 --> 01:59:47,699 Ouch! 1205 01:59:47,899 --> 01:59:51,099 Where's the King? 1206 02:00:49,819 --> 02:00:51,899 l am one of you. 1207 02:00:53,579 --> 02:00:55,139 l am one of you! 1208 02:00:55,379 --> 02:00:57,499 l am one of you! 1209 02:00:57,779 --> 02:01:00,419 l am one of you! 1210 02:02:59,819 --> 02:03:01,499 You swore nothing would happen to him. 1211 02:03:01,739 --> 02:03:03,699 That he would only be banished. 1212 02:03:03,899 --> 02:03:05,739 lt must have been a slip of the tongue. 1213 02:03:05,979 --> 02:03:07,019 And my seat in the Council? 1214 02:03:07,299 --> 02:03:08,699 Was that a slip of the tongue too? 1215 02:03:08,939 --> 02:03:11,939 That's enough, Rantzau. You've been amply rewarded. 1216 02:03:19,059 --> 02:03:20,339 Your Majesty, 1217 02:03:22,019 --> 02:03:23,899 we're in safe hands with the young Crown Prince. 1218 02:03:24,139 --> 02:03:25,499 Go play with your negro. 1219 02:03:41,819 --> 02:03:43,459 l love you. 1220 02:03:47,659 --> 02:03:49,779 l love you so much. 1221 02:03:55,819 --> 02:03:57,779 We'll see each other again soon. 1222 02:03:59,299 --> 02:04:01,819 l promise. 1223 02:04:02,059 --> 02:04:03,539 ''Part of me was happy 1224 02:04:03,779 --> 02:04:06,139 that it was Germany l was deported to. 1225 02:04:06,379 --> 02:04:09,659 Not far from where Johann was raised and did his work.'' 1226 02:04:12,699 --> 02:04:14,459 ''And in my new house in Celle 1227 02:04:14,699 --> 02:04:16,859 l was met by an old friend. 1228 02:04:20,779 --> 02:04:22,859 l have lived here for five years now 1229 02:04:23,139 --> 02:04:26,059 and, in spite of all my pleading, 1230 02:04:26,299 --> 02:04:28,139 the Court keeps a close eye on me 1231 02:04:28,379 --> 02:04:30,619 and refuses to let me leave Celle. 1232 02:04:36,619 --> 02:04:38,459 l write to you now, 1233 02:04:38,699 --> 02:04:41,179 as l've become very ill. 1234 02:04:42,699 --> 02:04:44,939 l will not survive this illness, 1235 02:04:45,179 --> 02:04:48,659 but at least l have now told you what really happened.'' 1236 02:04:48,859 --> 02:04:52,019 Bring it to them when they're old enough to understand. 1237 02:04:53,539 --> 02:04:55,019 l will keep it safe. 1238 02:05:31,819 --> 02:05:37,179 DENMARK 1783 1239 02:05:48,619 --> 02:05:51,579 ''As l am sure you have already seen with your own eyes, 1240 02:05:51,739 --> 02:05:55,419 Denmark has regressed to the Middle Ages since Johann died. 1241 02:05:59,659 --> 02:06:02,699 While the rest of Europe blossoms, 1242 02:06:02,939 --> 02:06:06,139 your country has become a dark place 1243 02:06:06,379 --> 02:06:08,859 controlled by faith and suspicion. 1244 02:06:16,339 --> 02:06:17,979 My dear children, 1245 02:06:18,259 --> 02:06:20,779 if l could only see you now. 1246 02:06:22,219 --> 02:06:24,219 Who have you become? 1247 02:06:26,059 --> 02:06:27,579 Frederik, 1248 02:06:27,859 --> 02:06:29,819 did you inherit Christian's temper? 1249 02:06:31,339 --> 02:06:34,299 Louise, do you have Johann's eyes?'' 1250 02:06:35,739 --> 02:06:37,419 Your Royal Highnesses, 1251 02:06:37,659 --> 02:06:39,299 l am so glad you came. 1252 02:07:00,139 --> 02:07:01,859 ''My beloved children, 1253 02:07:02,099 --> 02:07:04,179 you do not know me, but l am your mother. 1254 02:07:04,459 --> 02:07:06,299 l do not know what you think of me. 1255 02:07:06,539 --> 02:07:07,859 Perhaps you hate me...'' 1256 02:07:08,099 --> 02:07:09,499 ''Frederik. 1257 02:07:09,739 --> 02:07:12,579 Louise Augusta. 1258 02:07:12,819 --> 02:07:15,259 You are Denmark's best hope 1259 02:07:15,499 --> 02:07:17,419 for a brighter future. 1260 02:07:18,699 --> 02:07:20,739 l know you will make me proud. 1261 02:07:23,739 --> 02:07:25,699 l love you so very much.'' 1262 02:07:25,939 --> 02:07:30,019 ''Your mother, Caroline Mathilde.'' 1263 02:07:49,579 --> 02:07:51,379 Father. 1264 02:08:06,819 --> 02:08:09,459 With his father's help Frederik staged a coup d'ètat 1265 02:08:09,739 --> 02:08:11,579 and seized power at the age of 16. 1266 02:08:11,819 --> 02:08:14,019 Guldberg, Juliane Marie and their Cabinet 1267 02:08:14,259 --> 02:08:16,539 were banished from Court. 1268 02:08:16,779 --> 02:08:19,619 ln the course of Frederik's 55-year-long reign 1269 02:08:19,819 --> 02:08:22,979 almost all of Struensee's laws were reinstated. 1270 02:08:23,219 --> 02:08:25,779 Frederik went even further than Johann 1271 02:08:26,059 --> 02:08:29,019 when he abolished serfdom and liberated the peasants. 1272 02:11:51,819 --> 02:11:54,139 Subtitling: CNST, Montreal