Carl XVI Gustaf, king of Sweden since 1973, reflects on his role and responsibilities in a modern monarchy. Director Mia Engberg spent two years interviewing him, capturing his thoughts on royal duty and the pressures that accompany it. The film contrasts Carl's personal insights with the ceremonial aspects of his position, providing a detailed look at the expectations placed on him as a leader in Sweden today. Engberg's work offers a rare glimpse into the life of a contemporary monarch.

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The film won 11 Academy Awards at the 76th Academy Awards in 2004.
It grossed $1.1 billion, becoming the highest-grossing film of 2003.
The film premiered on December 1, 2003, in Wellington, New Zealand.

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