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This guide covers the 2016 historical war drama ( Kongens nei ), which depicts the critical three-day period in April 1940 when Norway was invaded by Nazi Germany. Quick Facts Director: Erik Poppe
Jesper Christensen (King Haakon VII), Anders Baasmo Christiansen (Crown Prince Olav), Karl Markovics (Curt Bräuer) Original Title: Kongens nei (literally "The King's No") Where to Watch: Available for streaming on Netflix The Historical Context The King's Choice(2016)
In April 1940, Norway maintained a policy of neutrality until German warships entered the Oslofjord. This guide covers the 2016 historical war drama
German envoy Curt Bräuer presented the Norwegian government and King Haakon VII with a choice: surrender and accept a German-backed government (led by Vidkun Quisling) or face total military destruction. As a constitutional monarch, the King technically did
As a constitutional monarch, the King technically did not have the power to rule, but with the government in disarray and fleeing the capital, the moral weight of the decision fell on him. Core Themes The King's Choice (2016)