Queen to Play (2009)
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.
Director: Caroline Bottaro
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: August 5, 2009
Cast
- Sandrine Bonnaire - Hélène
- Kevin Kline - Kröger
- Valérie Lagrange - Maria
- Francis Renaud - Ange
- Alexandra Gentil - Lisa
- Alice Pol - Natalia
- Élisabeth Vitali - Marie-Jeanne
- Jennifer Beals - L’Américaine
- Dominic Gould - L’Américain
- Christine Ambrosini - La femme de l'autocar
Screenplay
- Caroline Bottaro (Screenplay)
- Bertina Henrichs (Novel)
Music: Nicola Piovani
Editing: Tina Baz
Production: Mon Voisin Productions
Country: France, Germany
Language: English, Français
Box Office: $1M
Original Language: fr
Keywords
chess, bicycle, woman director
More Films by Director: Caroline Bottaro
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Queen to Play about?
- 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.
- Who directed Queen to Play?
- Queen to Play was directed by Caroline Bottaro.
- Who stars in Queen to Play?
- Queen to Play stars Sandrine Bonnaire, Kevin Kline, Valérie Lagrange, Francis Renaud, Alexandra Gentil, Alice Pol.
- How long is Queen to Play?
- Queen to Play has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Queen to Play?
- Queen to Play is a Comedy, Drama film.
- How much did Queen to Play gross?
- Queen to Play grossed $1M worldwide.
- Where was Queen to Play produced?
- Queen to Play was produced in France, Germany.