
"Kings and Queen" is a poignant drama that centers around Nora Cotterelle, an art gallery director played by Emmanuelle Devos. As she prepares for her upcoming wedding, Nora makes a detour to Grenoble to visit her young son, Elias, who is staying with her estranged father Louis, a professor grappling with a terminal cancer diagnosis. Amidst this emotionally charged setting, Nora reconnects with her former lover Ismaël Vuillard, portrayed by Mathieu Amalric, a viola player and paternal presence in Elias's life, who is currently institutionalized for mental health reasons. The narrative unfolds through their intertwined struggles and attempts at reconciliation, highlighting complex family dynamics and personal battles.
Winner - Best Actor.