Queen of Hearts

Released Nov 1, 2019

2h 7m

Drama

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97%

30 Reviews

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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.

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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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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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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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Audience Member

A disarmingly disturbing portrait of a woman who is not a victim, is not a sumisse slave or an adventurous lover, a woman who is so much more than what we've seen before, a woman who makes bad choices and is capable to hurt the others in order to save herself.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Movie queen of hearts

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/15/23

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Audience Member

Wow. What a movie. It tricks us and then pulls out the carpet from under us. And the acting? Incredible. Gustav Lindhs every move is immaculate. So impressed.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/19/23

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May El-Toukhy

Director

Trine Dyrholm

Anne

Magnus Krepper

Peter

Gustav Lindh

Gustav

Silja Esmår Dannemann

Fanny

Stine Gyldenkerne

Lina

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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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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: Henrik Zein
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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