Diane Kruger Promotes Disorder in Valentino & Louboutin Heels: A Stylish Look Behind the Film

In the 2015 French-Belgian drama-thriller Disorder (original title: Maryland), Diane Kruger delivers a tense and layered performance as Jessie, the elegant yet vulnerable wife of a shady businessman.

Set in the South of France, the film adds a suspenseful twist to Kruger’s growing body of work in French cinema and showcases her talent for portraying emotionally complex women.

Diane Kruger played Jessie, the wife of a shady businessman, in the 2015 French-Belgian drama-thriller film Disorder (French: Maryland) (Credit: Mars Distribution)

What “Maryland” Really Means in Diane Kruger’s Disorder

The French title “Maryland” may sound familiar to English speakers, but it is unrelated to the American state. Instead, it refers to a fictional villa in the South of France where the film is set.

Director Alice Winocour explained that she chose the name “Maryland” because, for French people, it conveys a sense of seediness or the opposite of wonderland.

By naming the villa “Maryland,” Winocour wanted to emphasize the unique and shady world that viewers would be entering, focusing on the specific atmosphere and setting of the house.

In the movie, Kruger plays Jessie, the wife of a shady businessman trying to escape his violence. While the events happening to Kruger’s character are stressful, Kruger had a relaxing time filming the movie.

Diane Kruger (left) poses with Disorder director Alice Winocour (right) at a film event, wearing a red-and-white asymmetric checkered dress paired with black pointed-toe heels (Credit: INFphoto)

Why Diane Kruger Was the Perfect Choice for Disorder

Diane Kruger was cast in the film Disorder because director Alice Winocour thought she would be perfect for the role of Jessie, a woman trapped in a violent relationship with her husband.

Kruger’s beauty and elegance made her a perfect fit for the role of a trophy wife, but Winocour was also drawn to her strength and vulnerability.

Diane Kruger and co-star Matthias Schoenaerts pose together at the Disorder photocall during the 68th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 16, 2015, with Diane stunning in a baby blue embellished mini dress and soft waves (Credit: INFphoto)

Inside Diane Kruger’s Process: Portraying Jessie in Disorder

In an interview with Bust, Kruger spoke about her experience working with Winocour, whom she described as a demanding but precise filmmaker.

“I’m not sure how comfortable I would have felt playing this trophy wife if it was a male director, because I feel like it would have been too much on the surface. And I knew from the get-go that even though she looks at me with such distance in the beginning, even then you can tell there’s more to that character. She had a different take on my character than a man would have had,” Kruger said.

“Just talking to her about it, how she saw this character and why she liked this character and what her backstory was. There was so much nuance from the get-go when she told me about what she wanted to achieve, it was always on my mind while we were filming, and then the art of the character. I love the golden cage/wounded bird, the concept of an emotionally strong woman.”

Diane Kruger Promotes Disorder in Valentino and Louboutins

In August 2016, Diane discussed working with “Disorder” director Alice Winocour on AOL Build in New York. Her choice of clothing was interesting but somehow worked.

Diane Kruger wears her hair in soft waves and sports embroidered Valentino and oversized cat-eye sunglasses for her AOL Build appearance on August 10, 2016, in New York City (Credit: WENN)

Known for styling herself, the “National Treasure” actress pulled the entire look straight from the Valentino Resort 2017 collection, effortlessly blending high fashion with her signature flair.

Diane Kruger turns heads in a daring Valentino Resort 2017 outfit featuring sheer lace trousers and black patent Christian Louboutin Pigalle Follies pumps that add a sleek, polished finish

Diane elevated her eclectic ensemble with retro cat-eye sunglasses, a chic Chanel chain-link purse and phone case, and a classic pair of black patent Christian Louboutin “Pigalle Follies” pumps.

Diane Kruger steps out in sleek black patent leather Christian Louboutin Pigalle Follies pumps, showcasing the signature red soles and timeless pointed-toe silhouette

Behind the Scenes of Disorder: On-Set Stories from France

Diane said Alice is not a morning person, so she mandated an 11 a.m. start time for everyone on set. Since the filming followed French hours, Guillaume Canet’s ex worked 10 hours at most, returning home just in time for cocktail hour.

The actress also said that despite the torrential rains in France, the cast could squeeze in one epic pool party.

Why the Pigalle Follies Pumps Remain a Red Carpet Staple

If Christian Louboutin’s “So Kate” pumps are too torturous for your feet, the brand’s classic “Pigalle Follies” might be a better classic pump alternative. The “Pigalle Follies,” while still elegant with a pointed toe, typically have a slightly lower heel (around 100mm) and a more forgiving fit, offering better weight distribution and less strain.

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