Queen to Play

The story

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.

Cast & crew

Sandrine BonnaireHélène

Kevin KlineKröger

Francis RenaudAnge

Jennifer BealsL’Américaine

Valérie LagrangeMaria

Alexandra GentilLisa

Alice PolNatalia

Élisabeth VitaliMarie-Jeanne

Dominic GouldL’Américain

Daniel MartinLe président du club d'échecs

Laurence ColussiPina

François OrsoniLe journaliste