The Queen of Hearts

Romance/Comedy, France/Spain 2009

French film by the talented director of "Declaration of War", Valérie Donzelli. In the midst of her heart-wrenching breakup, Adele, a woman in her thirties, is left utterly shattered. With no close ties to friends or family, her distant cousin Rachel, despite initial reluctance, opens her home to Adele and extends a helping hand to mend both her personal and professional life. Rachel secures Adele a job and suggests that she explore new connections as a means of healing her wounded heart. Adele embarks on a journey through a series of passionate affairs, desperately seeking solace in the arms of various men, all while haunted by the lingering memory of her former love. Just when all hope seems lost, Adele crosses paths with a man who might just hold the key to healing her fractured heart.
82 min
SD
Starting at 15
Audio language:
French
Subtitles:
German

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Composer:

Benjamin Biolay

Sound Design:

Laurent Gabiot

Cast:

Valérie Donzelli (Adèle)

Jérémie Elkaïm (Mathieu / Pierre / Paul / Jacques)

Béatrice de Staël (Rachel)

Laure Marsac (The woman on the phone)

Lucía Sánchez (The neighbor)

Vanessa Seward (Gladys)

Serge Bozon (The doctor)

Etienne Kerber (The real Pierre)

Original title:

La reine des pommes

Original language:

French

Format:

16:9 SD, Color

Age rating:

Starting at 15

Audio language:

French

Subtitles:

German