Carol I, also known as Charles I: A Destiny and Charles I: A Destiny for Romania, is a 2009 historical documentary film by Romanian director Sergiu Nicolaescu, starring Sergiu Nicolaescu, Razvan Vasilescu and Cristian Motiu.
At 75 years of age, King Carol I, the founder of modern Romania, is living a quiet life at the Peleș Castle.
The king faces the pains of age with sobriety, although these do not compare to his moral dilemma.
Carol I is in a tough position; his family roots dictate that he should enter World War I alongside the German Empire and the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy, but public opinion calls for Romania to remain neutral.
He tries to persuade the representatives of the people to enter the war alongside the Central Powers.