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The Queen of Hearts 2009

★ 5.629 votes84 min📅 2009-01-24
ComedyRomance

Valérie Donzelli's playful yet poignant *The Queen of Hearts (2009)* blends comedy and romance into a fresh, musical-inspired take on healing after heartbreak.

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Director: Valérie Donzelli

Cast

Valérie Donzelli
Valérie Donzelli
Adèle
Jérémie Elkaïm
Jérémie Elkaïm
Mathieu / Pierre / Paul / Jacques
Béatrice de Staël
Béatrice de Staël
Rachel
Laure Marsac
Laure Marsac
Woman on the phone
Vanessa Seward
Gladys
Gilles Marchand
Gilles Marchand
Security guard
Dominik Moll
Dominik Moll
Jogger
Benoît Carré
Benoît Carré
Madman
Serge Bozon
Serge Bozon
Doctor
Lucía Sánchez
Neighbor

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Queen of Hearts (2009) about?

Adele grapples with a painful breakup and takes her cousin's advice to ease her heartache by dating new people. But as she navigates these encounters, she realizes her past love isn't so easily forgotten.

Who directed The Queen of Hearts?

The film was directed by Valérie Donzelli, who also stars in the lead role.

Who stars in The Queen of Hearts?

The film features Valérie Donzelli, Jérémie Elkaïm, Béatrice de Staël, Laure Marsac, and Vanessa Seward in key roles.

Is The Queen of Hearts (2009) worth watching?

For fans of lighthearted indie romances with a creative twist, *The Queen of Hearts* delivers charm and wit. Its musical undertones and relatable themes make it an engaging watch, even without an IMDb rating.

How long is The Queen of Hearts?

The Queen of Hearts runs for 84 minutes.

About The Queen of Hearts (2009) — A quirky French comedy about love, heartbreak, and second chances

Valérie Donzelli's playful yet poignant *The Queen of Hearts (2009)* blends comedy and romance into a fresh, musical-inspired take on healing after heartbreak. Adele, heartbroken and adrift after a painful separation, finds herself at a crossroads when her distant cousin Rachel offers her both a job and an unconventional remedy: using new romantic encounters to move on. As Adele embarks on this journey, she discovers that the ghosts of past love linger longer than expected, challenging her to find the balance between distraction and true emotional renewal.

Donzelli's deft direction and the film's lighthearted, breezy tone create an atmosphere that's both uplifting and bittersweet. Starring Donzelli herself alongside Jérémie Elkaïm, *The Queen of Hearts* explores the messy, often unpredictable nature of love with humor and heart, making it a standout in the indie romance-comedy genre.