Ehrengard: The Art of Seduction

In the kingdom of Babenhausen, a young man named Cazotte claims to be an expert in romance. He is hired by a grand duchess to teach her shy, introverted son how to seduce women and find a suitable partner to ensure a royal heir. However, the strategy fails, leading to a public scandal that forces the royal family to seek shelter at another castle. While navigating these complications and avoiding internal rivals, Cazotte falls for a lady-in-waiting named Ehrengard, discovering that his own theories on love are incorrect.

This romantic comedy and drama was directed by Bille August, marking the 15th film of his career following the 2022 movie The Kiss. The screenplay was written by Anders Frithiof August. The film features a cast including Mikkel Boe Følsgaard as Cazotte, Alice E. Bier Zandén as Ehrengard, Emil Aron Dorph as Prince Lothar, and Sidse Babett Knudsen as the Grand Duchess. A joint production between Denmark and Sweden by SF Studios and JJ Film, the movie has a runtime of 95 minutes. Audience reception is moderate, with a rating of 5.8/10 from 3,500 votes on IMDb and a 6/10 from 126 votes on TMDB.