The Story of Adele H.
Year: 1975
Runtime: 96 mins
Language: French
Adèle Hugo, daughter of Victor Hugo, falls for British soldier Albert Pinson while her family lives in exile off England’s coast. Rejected, she follows him to Nova Scotia, assuming the name Adèle Lewly, but Albert continues to spurn her, deepening her obsessive quest to win his love.
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The narrative follows a linear but intense character arc, where a protagonist becomes fixated on a person, ideal, or goal. Their reality blurs as the obsession grows, leading to a gradual but certain mental and emotional decline, often culminating in isolation or tragedy. The plot is a vehicle for psychological exploration.
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