Directed by:
Anne FontaineCinematography:
Christophe BeaucarneComposer:
Alexandre DesplatCast:
Audrey Tautou, Benoît Poelvoorde, Alessandro Nivola, Marie Gillain, Emmanuelle Devos, Bruno Abraham-Kremer, Jean-Chrétien Sibertin-Blanc, Jana Bittnerová (more)VOD (3)
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The story of Gabrielle Chanel, who begins her life as a headstrong orphan, and through an extraordinary journey becomes the legendary couturier who embodied the modern woman and became a timeless symbol of success, freedom and style. At once a period drama, a fiery romance and a compelling biopic, Coco Before Chanel is an unforgettable and beautiful film. Working as a seamstress and some-time barroom singer, Coco meets Étienne Balsan, a charming playboy who becomes intrigued by the striking, obstinate woman who refuses to conform. Swept up in the world of high society in which he exists, Coco soon draws the eyes of society towards her with her unconventional, elegant style in a time of excess. Just as controversial is the passionate love affair in which she becomes entangled – a love so dangerous and forbidden it threatens to destroy her. (StudioCanal UK)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 2010 - Catherine Leterrier (Best Achievement in Costume Design)
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 2010 - Audrey Tautou (Best Leading Actress)
- 2010 - Best Costume Design
- 2010 - Best Make Up/Hair
- 2010 - Best Film not in the English Language
European Film Awards
- 2009 - Alexandre Desplat (Best Composer)
- 2009 - Anne Fontaine (Audience Award for Best Film)
- 2009 - Catherine Leterrier (Excellence Award (Prix d'excellence))
César Awards
- 2010 - Best Costume Design
- 2010 - Audrey Tautou (Best Actress)
- 2010 - Benoît Poelvoorde (Best Supporting Actor)
- 2010 - Anne Fontaine, Camille Fontaine (Best Adaptation)
- 2010 - Christophe Beaucarne (Best Cinematography)
- 2010 - Best Production Design
Critics Choice Awards
- 2010 - Best Foreign Language Film