Queen of Hearts

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Queen of Hearts

Released Nov 1, 2019

2h 7m

Drama

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The arrival of her troubled stepson into her family home turns a successful lawyer's life upside down when their close bond leads to a secret affair.

Critics Consensus

Led by an exceptional performance from Trine Dyrholm, Queen of Hearts is a bold and uncompromising look at the darkness that can lie within family, directed with formidable skill by May El-Toukhy.

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Kevin Maher

Times (UK)

It's piercing, magnificently judged film-making.

Rated: 5/5

Nov 6, 2020

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

The film genuinely has something tragic in it, and Dyrholm is outstanding.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 3, 2020

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Robert Abele

Los Angeles Times

The tricky brilliance of "Queen of Hearts" is in how el-Toukhy uses a well-worn narrative - the unsuspecting, hidden passion with the appearance of erotic freedom - to unveil what in reality is a poisonous tale of abuse.

Nov 1, 2019

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Markie Robson-Scott

The Arts Desk

This gripping erotic drama, directed by May el-Toukhy with wonderful performances from all, is sometimes in danger of slipping over into posh soap, or soft-core porn, territory

Rated: 4/5

Nov 26, 2020

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Emma Simmonds

The List

Has the courage to both charm and chill us as it depicts a midlife crisis.

Rated: 5/5

Nov 4, 2020

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Matthew St. Clair

Cinema Sentries

Trine Dyrholm's dynamic performance is what makes the picture come together.

Sep 23, 2020

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positive m

Honesty Love Prudence Self-regulation

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/25/24

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Esther R

Enthralling. Realistic portrayal which was enjoyably hard to watch. Brilliantly acted.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/15/24

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Sebastian L

A well-crafted but coldhearted story about control and the illusion of empathy. Dyrholm owns the show, but Lindh is not far off. The lack of a relatable protagonist will leave you feeling a bit too empty afterwards.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/18/24

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Cristina B

There was another review that said this film was prurient and I agree that the psycho-sexual abuse and incest is not better just because it is done to a teenage boy instead of a teenage girl. That said, I can turn on pretty much any other film to see teenage girls being sexually exploited in an almost identical lascivious and moralising fashion. I appreciate the attempt here to do something fairly rare: to positively portray sexual assertiveness in a woman who is not considered conventionally attractive thanks to age. This is an experimental thing in film. Even then, it has a moralistic ending....which makes you wonder if the female director felt she had to play it safe and align with society's values to make the film acceptable.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/02/24

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Kat L

Great movie structure, beautiful music and no Botox! Recommend.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/24/22

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witold r

What can a legal professional and specialist in sexual harassment cases, with a high professional status, a well-established and influential social position and a stable family life with a high level of wealth, do, so that after a temporary submission to lust with the hallmarks of a crime against a teenage stepson, do not experience exposure and ruin in many fields? A directing, writing and performer of the main female role plus a well-thought-out and refined image in every millimeter of film.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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May El-Toukhy

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Trine Dyrholm

Anne

Magnus Krepper

Peter

Gustav Lindh

Gustav

Silja Esmår Dannemann

Fanny

Stine Gyldenkerne

Lina

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Synopsis

The arrival of her troubled stepson into her family home turns a successful lawyer's life upside down when their close bond leads to a secret affair.

Director: May El-Toukhy
Producer: Caroline Blanco, Rene Ezra
Screenwriter: May El-Toukhy, Maren Louise Käehne
Distributor: Breaking Glass Pictures
Production Co: Nordisk Film
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Danish
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 1, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 22, 2019
Runtime: 2h 7m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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