La Reine des pommes (2010) Directed by Valérie Donzelli
Drama
aka: The Queen of Hearts
Film Synopsis
Thirty-something Adèle is devastated when Mathieu, the love of
her life, leaves her. She has only one thought: to die.
Rachel, a distant cousin, takes charge of the situation. She
begins by helping Adèle to find a job, in the hope that this
will revive her zest for life. She also advises her to sleep with
other men, to help her forget Mathieu and allow her to start a new
chapter in her life...
A wave of fresh talent in the late 1950s, early 1960s brought about a dramatic renaissance in French cinema, placing the auteur at the core of France's 7th art.
In the 1910s, French cinema led the way with a new industry which actively encouraged innovation. From the serials of Louis Feuillade to the first auteur pieces of Abel Gance, this decade is rich in cinematic marvels.