Reviewed by j_haseltine
on 01/10/2015 15:00

The Girl King is a stunning portrayal of the enigmatic Queen Christina. Mika Kaurismäki weaves an intricate historical tale one again touching on her gender and cultural identity. Shining a new light on the exciting, often turbulent life of Queen Christina, Kaurismäki falters rarely across the 105 minute run time and contributes to the growing popularity of Christina's unique history.