The Story of Adele H. (1975)
Starring Isabelle Adjani, Bruce Robinson, Sylvia Marriott
Directed by François Truffaut
Adèle Hugo, daughter of renowned French writer Victor Hugo, falls in love with British soldier Albert Pinson while living in exile off the coast of England. Though he spurns her affections, she follows him to Nova Scotia and takes on the alias of Adèle Lewly. Albert continues to reject her, but she remains obsessive in her quest to win him over.
Runtime: 96 min.
Rating: 7.0
DVD
Languages: English,French
Countries: France
Genres: Drama,History
Keywords: lovesickness,based on novel or book,women's sexual identity,hypnosis,love letter,officer,one-sided love,nova scotia, canada,barbados,bed and breakfast place,channel islands,insanity,stalker,love,lieutenant
Cast
Adèle Hugo
Lt Albert Pinson
Mrs. Saunders
The Bookseller
Mr. Saunders
Hypnotist
Victor Hugo's servant
Mr. Lenoir
Keaton
Doctor Murdock
Colonel White
Black penpusher