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Joueuse
Director: Caroline Bottaro
Actors: Sandrine Bonnaire, Kevin Kline, Francis Renaud, Jennifer Beals, Valérie Lagrange
In a small Corsican village, the days of Hélène’s life (Sandrine Bonnaire) follow one after the other, all of them the
same. This unassuming, quiet woman works as a housemaid in a hotel and seems happy with her husband, Ange,
and their fifteen-year-old daughter, Lisa.
Everything changes the day she comes across a young, very attractive American couple playing chess.
Initially intrigued, then completely obsessed by the game, Hélène obstinately puts all her energies into mastering the
rules of chess to a level of excellence. She can count on the assistance of Doctor Kröger (Kevin Kline), a mysterious
inhabitant of the village. But this positive metamorphosis toward a new freedom has a profound impact on Hélène’s
relationships with her family and friends.
A debut film of great promise from Caroline Bottaro, featuring Sandrine Bonnaire, as fresh and beautiful as ever, in a
sensual duo with Kevin Kline. Two actors at the top of their game: simply marvellous!
Prague French Film Festival - Critics choice
Rating M contains sex scenes
2009, Drama, 97 mins, Distributeur Studio Canal
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