Coco Before Chanel (2009)
Original title: Coco avant Chanel
Coco Before Chanel is a 2009 French-language drama movie directed by Anne Fontaine, with a running time of 1h 50m. It stars Audrey Tautou, Benoît Poelvoorde and Alessandro Nivola.
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.
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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.
When was Coco Before Chanel released?
Coco Before Chanel was released on 22 April 2009.
How long is Coco Before Chanel?
Coco Before Chanel runs 1h 50m.
Who made Coco Before Chanel?
Coco Before Chanel was directed by Anne Fontaine.
Where can I watch Coco Before Chanel?
Coco Before Chanel is available on YouTube Free, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Coco Before Chanel
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Cast
- Audrey Tautou as Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel
- Benoît Poelvoorde as Étienne Balsan
- Alessandro Nivola as Arthur 'Boy' Capel
- Marie Gillain as Adrienne Chanel
- Emmanuelle Devos as Émilienne d'Alençon
- Régis Royer as Alec, Jockey
- Étienne Bartholomeus as Balsan Butler
- Yan Duffas as Maurice de Nexon
- Fabien Béhar as Shop Boss
- Roch Leibovici as Jean, Groom
- Jean-Yves Chatelais as Bellowing Director
- Pierre Diot as Actor in the Theater