Queen to Play
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.
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Queen to Play
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Aug 5, 2009
Runtime
1h 37m
Genres
Comedy, Drama
User Score
67%
Original Title
Joueuse
Production Companies
Mon Voisin Productions
Director
Caroline Bottaro
Revenue
$1,056,938
Description
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.
