The king left behind only a very confused camera crew.
Director, editor Karin Af Klintberg persuaded the court for years so that he could follow the work of King Charles XVI Gustav for two years. In the end, persistence was rewarded and the doors of the royal castle opened in a unique way.
Karin Af Klintberg follows Kaarle Kusta’s heels for two years. Over
It is clear that Kaarle Kusta is not comfortable in front of the camera, which he himself confirms Karle XVI Gustav 50 years in power in the program. The king already knows in advance what is directly expected of him: some kind of deviation from the norm, such as, for example, sneezing. It always ends up with pictures and film clips.
– Always, the king says emphatically in the opening part of the documentary series.
The king has certain topics that he refuses to talk about. However, he does not agree to reveal these themes either. Over
Yet just such an exception, a very unusual moment, has been caught on camera. Kaarle Kustaa interrupts one interview completely unexpectedly and walks briskly away from the place.
– No jesus, I have lunch! he remembers all of a sudden.
Then the king is heard cursing.
– Hell to hell! No matter how many guests are coming, the king marches on his way, grunting.
All that remains is a very confused camera crew with precisely focused lighting – and the director’s wondering question:
– But…?
Kaarle Kustaa opens up in the documentary about growing up somewhat fatherless. The death of the father was a taboo in the family. Over
Karle XVI Kusta’s 50 years in power today on TV1 at 18:45. See all TV programs and broadcast times in Telku’s TV guide.