MARGRETE QUEEN OF THE NORTH 7th July 2023

 

 Margrete, Queen of the North
A grand, sweeping, historical drama from Denmark

1402.  Queen Margarete is ruling Sweden, Norway and Denmark through her adopted son, Erik, but a conspiracy is in the making.  Margrete finds herself in an impossible dilemma that could shatter her life's work - the Kalmar Union.


Trina Dyrholm is magnificent as the queen who has only her piety, courage and strength to guide her.

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