Colette, l'insoumise (2019)

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The incredible life of novelist, screenwriter, actress and nude dancer Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette (1873-1954), who led her life to the beat, constantly reinventing herself through words, scandals and metamorphoses; a peasant woman who became an icon of the European Belle Époque; an artist who defied religion and social prejudices to live a hedonist existence worthy of her desires; a real woman who turned herself into a fictional character…

Director: Cécile Denjean
Genre: Documentary, TV Movie, History
Runtime: 54 min
Release Date:

Cast

  • Colette - Herself - Writer (archive footage)
Editing: Nathalie Ansellem
Production: Roche Productions, ARTE
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

sex scandal, icon, novelist, sexual attitudes, portrait of an artist, social norms, social scandal, belle epoque, famous actress, nude dancing

More Films by Director: Cécile Denjean
More Films in Genre: Documentary, TV Movie, History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Colette, l'insoumise about?
The incredible life of novelist, screenwriter, actress and nude dancer Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette (1873-1954), who led her life to the beat, constantly reinventing herself through words, scandals and metamorphoses; a peasant woman who became an icon of the European Belle Époque; an artist who defied religion and social prejudices to live a hedonist existence worthy of her desires; a real woman who turned herself into a fictional character…
Who directed Colette, l'insoumise?
Colette, l'insoumise was directed by Cécile Denjean.
Who stars in Colette, l'insoumise?
Colette, l'insoumise stars Colette.
How long is Colette, l'insoumise?
Colette, l'insoumise has a runtime of 54m (54 minutes).
What genre is Colette, l'insoumise?
Colette, l'insoumise is a Documentary, TV Movie, History film.
Where was Colette, l'insoumise produced?
Colette, l'insoumise was produced in France.