Description |
1 videodisc (97 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
System Details |
DVD, NTSC, region 1; 5.1 surround and stereo.; widescreen (1.85:1) presentation. |
Cast |
Sandrine Bonnaire, Kevin Kline, Francis Renaud, Jennifer Beals. |
Credits |
Music, Nicola Piovani ; director of photography, Jean-Claude Larrieu ; editor, Tina Baz. |
Note |
Originally produced as a motion picture in 2008. |
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Based on the novel La joueuse d'échecs by Bertina Henrichs. |
Audience |
Not rated. |
Summary |
French chambermaid Hélène comes upon a couple engaged in an intensely sensual chess match and discovers she has a knack for the game. This obsession, much to the chagrin of her husband and teenage daughter, leads her to seek the clandestine tutelage of a reclusive American doctor a liaison that radically transforms both of their lackluster lives. |
Note |
Special features: "Le Making of Joueuse" : a 20-minute behind-the-scenes documentary featuring interviews with actors and director; U.S. theatrical trailer. |
Language |
French dialogue with optional English subtitles. |
Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
Subject |
Chess -- Drama.
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Man-woman relationships -- Drama.
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Added Author |
Bottaro, Caroline.
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Maly, Caroline.
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Besnehard, Dominique.
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Feller, Michel.
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Bonnaire, Sandrine, 1967-
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Kline, Kevin.
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Renaud, Francis, 1967-
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Beals, Jennifer.
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Henrichs, Bertina, 1966-.
Joueuse d'échecs.
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Studio Canal.
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France 2 cinéma (Firm)
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Zeitgeist Films.
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Added Title |
Queen to play |
Standard No. |
795975113632 |
Music No. |
Z1136 Zeitgeist Films |
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