Queen to Play
Joueuse
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.
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Sandrine Bonnaire
Hélène
Kevin Kline
Kröger
Francis Renaud
Ange
Jennifer Beals
L’Américaine
Valérie Lagrange
Maria
Alexandra Gentil
Lisa
Alice Pol
Natalia
Élisabeth Vitali
Marie-Jeanne
Dominic Gould
L’Américain
Daniel Martin
Le président du club d'échecs
Laurence Colussi
Pina
François Orsoni
Le journaliste
Didier Ferrari
Jacky
Maxime Delauney
Le jeune homme du tournoi
Christine Ambrosini
La femme de l'autocar
Anne-Camille Challier
Fanny
Valérie Tréjean
L'infirmière
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 5, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Caroline Bottaro
- Screenplay & Story
- Caroline Bottaro
- Original Score
- Nicola Piovani
- Original Title
- Joueuse
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.1M
- Production Studios
- Mon Voisin Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Caroline Bottaro
Caroline Bottaro, Bertina Henrichs
Nicola Piovani
Jean-Claude Larrieu
Tina Baz
Dominique Besnehard, Michel Feller, Jean-Philippe Laroche, Amelie Latscha
Department Leadership Roster
Caroline Bottaro
Director
Caroline Bottaro
Screenplay
Tina Baz
Editor
Dominique Besnehard
Producer
Michel Feller
Producer
Emmanuel de Chauvigny
Production Design
Dorothée Guiraud
Costume Design
Amelie Latscha
Producer
Jean-Claude Larrieu
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Queen to Play
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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?
The principal cast of Queen to Play includes Sandrine Bonnaire, Kevin Kline, Francis Renaud, Jennifer Beals, Valérie Lagrange.
When was Queen to Play released and how long is it?
Queen to Play was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
How much did Queen to Play make at the box office?
Queen to Play grossed $1.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Queen to Play?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Queen to Play was composed by Nicola Piovani.
Is Queen to Play based on a book or true story?
Queen to Play is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Bertina Henrichs".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Queen to Play?
Queen to Play holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).