Coco Before Chanel (2009)
Before she was France's famous mademoiselle…
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.
Director: Anne Fontaine
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: April 22, 2009
Cast
- Audrey Tautou - Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel
- Benoît Poelvoorde - Étienne Balsan
- Alessandro Nivola - Arthur 'Boy' Capel
- Marie Gillain - Adrienne Chanel
- Emmanuelle Devos - Émilienne d'Alençon
- Régis Royer - Alec, Jockey
- Étienne Bartholomeus - Balsan Butler
- Yan Duffas - Maurice de Nexon
- Fabien Béhar - Shop Boss
- Roch Leibovici - Jean, Groom
Screenplay
- Edmonde Charles-Roux (Novel)
- Anne Fontaine (Screenplay)
- Camille Fontaine (Screenplay)
Music: Alexandre Desplat
Cinematography: Christophe Beaucarne
Editing: Luc Barnier
Production: Haut et Court, Ciné-@, France 2 Cinéma, SCOPE Pictures, Warner Bros. Entertainment France
Country: Belgium, France
Language: Français, English
Original Language: fr
Themes
Inspiring True Stories, Epic Historical Stories
Keywords
based on novel or book, based on true story, fashion designer, wealth, period drama, social status, woman director, 1900s, belle epoque, 1890s
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Coco Before Chanel about?
- 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.
- Who directed Coco Before Chanel?
- Coco Before Chanel was directed by Anne Fontaine.
- Who stars in Coco Before Chanel?
- Coco Before Chanel stars Audrey Tautou, Benoît Poelvoorde, Alessandro Nivola, Marie Gillain, Emmanuelle Devos, Régis Royer.
- How long is Coco Before Chanel?
- Coco Before Chanel has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is Coco Before Chanel?
- Coco Before Chanel is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Coco Before Chanel produced?
- Coco Before Chanel was produced in Belgium, France.
- What are the themes of Coco Before Chanel?
- The themes of Coco Before Chanel include: Inspiring True Stories, Epic Historical Stories.