He was the first and only member of the Swedish royal court of african descent. He grew up in a social experiment set up by the queen louisa Ulrika allowed to live according to his own rules, he mocked the nobility conventions and turned religion into ridicule. He was a ballet dancer and the queen’s most trusted man, protector of all royal secrets. Written by Amir Chamdin and choreographed by Pär Isberg, the iincredible life of Gustav Badin is portrayed on stage by star dancer Guillaume Diop.
Producer
Elzévir Films
Co-production
Royal Swedish Opera
Country
France
Directed by
Guillaume Klein
Duration
118 minutes
Year of production
2025