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Coco Before Chanel (2009)

"Before she was France's famous mademoiselle…"

6.920091h 50mFR
DramaHistory

Directed by Anne Fontaine

Rating

6.9/10

Runtime

1h 50m

Language

FR

Release

April 22, 2009

Director

Anne Fontaine

Official Trailer

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Overview

Several years after leaving the orphanage, to which her father never returned for her, Gabrielle Chanel finds herself working in a provincial bar. She's both a seamstress for the performers and a singer, earning the nickname Coco from the song she sings nightly with her sister. A liaison with Baron ...

Cast

Audrey Tautou

Audrey Tautou

Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel

Benoît Poelvoorde

Benoît Poelvoorde

Étienne Balsan

Alessandro Nivola

Alessandro Nivola

Arthur 'Boy' Capel

Marie Gillain

Marie Gillain

Adrienne Chanel

Emmanuelle Devos

Emmanuelle Devos

Émilienne d'Alençon

Régis Royer

Régis Royer

Alec, Jockey

Étienne Bartholomeus

Étienne Bartholomeus

Balsan Butler

Yan Duffas

Yan Duffas

Maurice de Nexon

Fabien Béhar

Fabien Béhar

Shop Boss

Roch Leibovici

Roch Leibovici

Jean, Groom

Jean-Yves Chatelais

Jean-Yves Chatelais

Bellowing Director

Pierre Diot

Pierre Diot

Actor in the Theater

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Coco Before Chanel (2009), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Several years after leaving the orphanage, to which her father never returned for her, Gabrielle Chanel finds herself working in a provincial bar. She's both a seamstress for the performers and a singer, earning the nickname Coco from the song she sings nightly with her sister. A liaison with Baron Balsan gives her an entree into French society and a chance to develop her gift for designing.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Coco Before Chanel. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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