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Mood:
- CleverCaptivatingTense
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Plot:
- Head of StatePoliticsPolitical IntrigueState AffairsRise To the TopFamily LifeRelationship Vs CareerAmbition more...
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Genres:
- DramaForeign
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Time/Period:
- Contemporary21st Century
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Place:
- DenmarkEurope
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Praise:
- Award WinnerCritically Acclaimed
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Style:
- Strong Female PresenceTalky
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Attitudes:
- SeriousRealistic
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Borgen, 2010 -
Danish
Denmark
Profile of Borgen
Borgen can be described as clever, tense, and captivating. The plot revolves around political intrigue, a head of state, and politics. The main genres are drama and foreign. In terms of style, Borgen stars a strong female character and is talky. In approach, it is serious and realistic. It is located in Denmark. Borgen takes place in contemporary times. The TV show has received attention for being an award winner and critically acclaimed.
Summary of Borgen
Borgen is a compelling drama series about the fight for political power and its consequences. Sidse Babett Knudsen plays 40-year-old party leader Birgitte Nyborg who successfully secures a surprise election victory only to discover the biggest challenge of her life is yet to come.
Privately, Birgitte leads a happy family life with her husband and two children. She is a woman with a burning commitment, a big heart and too little time. Her challenge to be a successful politician and remain true to her beliefs will involve personal sacrifice with far reaching consequences for all those involved.
Borgen's mix of complex characters include cynical but brilliant media adviser, Kasper Juul, and young television political journalist Katrine Fonsmark, whose screen presence has quickly earned her popularity but whose personal life threatens to destroy everything she has worked so hard for.
Details
| Language: | Danish |
| Country: | Denmark |
| Runtime: | 58 min |
| Seasons: | 3 |
Cast and Crew
as Birgitte Nyborg Christensen 20 episodes, 2010-2011
as Philip Christensen 20 episodes, 2010-2011
as Katrine Fønsmark 20 episodes, 2010-2011
as Kasper Juul 20 episodes, 2010-2011
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