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The Story of Adele H.

Where:

Nova Scotia 🇫🇷 France

When:

The 1860s

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.

Released in 1975 — 96 minutes

Genres:

Drama History

Languages:

English French