Queen to Play
Originally released in 2009. Queen to Play is a comedy/drama film. directed by Caroline Bottaro.
Starring Sandrine Bonnaire, Kevin Kline, and Valérie Lagrange
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 5, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (71 votes)
Box Office
$1.1M
Worldwide gross
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Revenue
- $1,056,938
Production Companies
- Mon Voisin Productions
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 ins...
Who directed Queen to Play?
Queen to Play was directed by Caroline Bottaro.
How long is Queen to Play?
Queen to Play has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Queen to Play released?
Queen to Play was released on August 5, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Queen to Play?
The main cast of Queen to Play includes Sandrine Bonnaire, Kevin Kline, Valérie Lagrange, Francis Renaud, Alexandra Gentil.