A Royal Affair (2012)
Alicia Vikander: Caroline Mathilde
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Quotes
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Johann Friedrich Struensee : Your majesty.
Caroline Mathilde : You recognized me.
Johann Friedrich Struensee : I would recognize you blindfolded.
Caroline Mathilde : But your costume is not very imaginative.
Johann Friedrich Struensee : I'm afraid I'm not very good at the masquerade.
Caroline Mathilde : I believe this is the one night when everyone can be themselves.
[pause]
Caroline Mathilde : But you never remove your mask. Do you?
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Johann Friedrich Struensee : Do you remember our first night together?
Caroline Mathilde : It feels like we've been unhappy ever since.
Johann Friedrich Struensee : I have been happy.
Caroline Mathilde : Come to me tonight?
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[first lines]
Caroline Mathilde : [writing a letter] I'm trying to remember him. Johann. I have to tell you about him. About us. Why we did the things we did.
Caroline Mathilde : My beloved children, you do not know me, but I am your mother. Perhaps you have never forgiven me. Perhaps you hate me. I hope not. I now know that I will never see you again, so I am writing to tell you the truth, before it's too late.
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[last lines]
Caroline Mathilde : [in her letters] As I am sure you have already seen with your own eyes, Denmark has regressed to the Middle Ages since Johann died. While the rest of Europe blossoms, your country has become a dark place controlled by faith and suspicion. My dear children, if I could only see you now. Who have you become? Frederik, did you inherit Christian's temper? Louise, do you have Johann's eyes?
Louise von Plessen : [presenting the letters] Your Royal Highnesses, I am so glad you came.
Louise Augusta - 12 yrs : [reading aloud] My beloved children, you do not know me, but I am your mother. I do not know what you think of me. Perhaps you hate me.
Caroline Mathilde : Frederik. Louise Augusta. You are Denmark's best hope for a brighter future. I know you will make me proud. I love you so very much. Your mother, Caroline Mathilde.