The Story of Adele H

The Story of Adele H (1975)

PG 08 Oct 1975 • Biography, Drama, History • 1h 36m
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Halifax, 1863. A young woman, Miss Lewly, comes to Halifax to search for Lt Pinson, with whom she is madly in love. Actually, she is Adèle Hugo, the second daughter of the great French literary figure and statesman. The Lt Pinson does not answer to her love and makes her understand it is hopeless. But as her obsession grows she keeps chasing and harassing him. This film about passionate yet obsessive love and self-destruction is based upon the real diary of Adèle Hugo.

François Truffaut, Jean Gruault, Suzanne Schiffman
Writer
Isabelle Adjani, Bruce Robinson, Sylvia Marriott
Starring

Language: French, English
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 11 wins & 5 nominations total
Country: France
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Box Office Total: $509

7.2

IMDb (9083 votes)
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