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What is The Story of Adele H about?

What is The Story of Adele H about?

Adèle Hugo (Isabelle Adjani), daughter of renowned French writer Victor Hugo, falls in love with British soldier Albert Pinson (Bruce Robinson) 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. When Albert is stationed in the West Indies, Adèle once again trails him, furthering her downward spiral.
The Story of Adele H./Film synopsis

Did Victor Hugo have daughters?

Léopoldine Hugo
Adèle Hugo
Victor Hugo/Daughters

Is Story of Adele H a true story?

The Story of Adèle H. Written by Truffaut, Jean Gruault, and Suzanne Schiffman, the film is about Adèle Hugo, the daughter of writer Victor Hugo, whose obsessive unrequited love for a military officer leads to her downfall. The story is based on Adèle Hugo’s diaries. It was filmed on location in Guernsey, and Senegal.

Does Isabelle Adjani have a daughter?

Isabelle Yasmina Adjani LdH (born 27 June 1955) is a French actress and singer….

Isabelle Adjani
Occupation Actress singer
Years active 1970–present
Partner(s) Bruno Nuytten (1976–81) Daniel Day-Lewis (1989–94)
Children 2

Is the Story of Adele H true?

Francois Truffaut’s “The Story of Adele H.” insists at the outset that it’s based on real events and real people, perhaps because that assurance will help to anchor us during the film’s descent into one woman’s mad and obsessive passion.

What happened to Victor Hugo’s daughter Adèle?

She was ultimately sent to live in a mental institution for the affluent outside Paris. She remained there until her death. Out of Victor Hugo’s five children, Adèle was the only one who outlived him. Much of what is known about Adèle’s life and her pursuit of Pinson comes from her diaries and letters.

What happened to Adele Hugo?

She was ultimately sent to live in a mental institution for the affluent outside Paris. She remained there until her death. Out of Victor Hugo’s five children, Adèle was the only one who outlived him.

What age is Isabella Rossellini?

69 years (June 18, 1952)
Isabella Rossellini/Age

Is Victor Hugo still alive?

Deceased (1942–1993)
Victor Hugo/Living or Deceased

What happened to Victor Hugo’s children?

Within a brief period, he suffered a mild stroke, his daughter Adèle was interned in an insane asylum, and his two sons died. His faithful mistress, Juliette Drouet, died in 1883, only two years before his own death. Despite his personal loss, Hugo remained committed to the cause of political change.

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