Queen to Play (2009)

  • NR
  • 11/05/2009 (US)
  • Comedy, Drama
  • 1h 37m

Overview

Hélène, a housekeeper at a ritzy hotel in Corsica, is devoted to her family but lacks any passion in her own life. When she sees a handsome couple play a passionate game of chess, she becomes inspired to play herself. Hélène's working-class husband and spoiled daughter are soon bewildered by her obsession with chess. They also grow suspicious of Hélène's close relationship with Dr. Kröger, her eccentric American expat tutor.

Caroline Bottaro

Director, Screenplay

Bertina Henrichs

Novel

Cast

Sandrine Bonnaire's headshot

Sandrine Bonnaire

Hélène
Kevin Kline's headshot

Kevin Kline

Kröger
Valérie Lagrange's headshot

Valérie Lagrange

Maria
Francis Renaud's headshot

Francis Renaud

Ange
Alexandra Gentil's headshot

Alexandra Gentil

Lisa
Alice Pol's headshot

Alice Pol

Natalia
Élisabeth Vitali's headshot

Élisabeth Vitali

Marie-Jeanne
Jennifer Beals's headshot

Jennifer Beals

L’Américaine

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