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Queen to Play

First aired on Aug 5, 2009

Runtime: 97 mins

70%

Genres: Comedy, Drama

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.

Featured Cast: click image to view more
Sandrine Bonnaire | Hélène
Kevin Kline | Kröger
Valérie Lagrange | Maria
Francis Renaud | Ange
Alexandra Gentil | Lisa
Alice Pol | Natalia
Featured Crew
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Caroline Bottaro | Director
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Bertina Henrichs | Novel
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Caroline Bottaro | Screenplay
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Jean-Claude Larrieu | Cinematography
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Nicola Piovani | Music
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Tina Baz | Editor