Greta Garbo’s iconic **Queen Christina** (1933) blends political intrigue with a bittersweet romance as the young Swedish monarch attempts to balance the weight of the crown with her longing for a life beyond duty. Based on a semi-fictionized account of the real Kristina (1626-1689), the film follows her as unexpected love and impossible choices collide.

**Rouben Mamoulian**, the innovative filmmaker behind *Love Me Tonight*, known for his fluid camera work and elegant sound design, directed the film. Garbo also had approval over her leading man, her one-time flame John Gilbert. And don’t miss the famously enigmatic final shot, and a terrific Cora Sue Collins as the young Christina.

Danny Reid from [pre-code.co](https://pre-code.com/queen-christina-1933-review-greta-garbo-john-gilbert/)m calls the movie "a fully formed portrait of a woman that is trying to fully form herself in a world filled with selfish backbiting and double edged expectations." See if you agree.

This month’s pick comes from **our member Bernie Friedman**, winner of this year’s **Milestone Birthday Film Choice Lottery**.

You can stream *Queen Christina* on the usual streaming services. You can also find it on [archive.org](https://archive.org/details/queen_christina_1933), but the transfer to digital isn't all that great in that version. Check [this link](https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/queen-christina) for more options. Many local libraries also carry the DVD.
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